Senior Property Accountant
Company: Creative Financial Staffing
Location: New York City
Posted on: July 7, 2025
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Job Description:
About the Company A well-established commercial real estate firm
is seeking a Senior Property Controller to manage the financial
operations of a portfolio of commercial office properties. This
role is ideal for someone with strong accounting expertise,
commercial property experience, and proficiency in MRI or Yardi.
The firm offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities
to work across departments on high-impact financial processes. The
Role The Senior Property Controller will oversee year-end close,
financial reporting, reconciliations, and tenant escalations across
a portfolio of 10 commercial properties. The ideal candidate is an
experienced real estate accountant who thrives in a dynamic,
multi-property environment, can handle complex reconciliations, and
is comfortable interfacing with auditors, tenants, and internal
stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead year-end close and prepare
year-end financial statements. Perform monthly and quarterly bank
reconciliations (approximately 5 per month). Collaborate with other
departments on monthly and quarterly financial statements and
general ledger maintenance. Manage the month-end and quarterly
close process, including accruals, expense adjustments, and
reconciliations. Oversee tenant escalations and operating expense
billing reconciliations across 10 commercial properties. Handle
year-end close and bank reconciliations for four properties within
the portfolio. Assist with lease administration, including
reconciling contract payments for property improvements and
renovations. Support external audits, ensuring compliance and
accurate financial reporting. Work on ad hoc financial projects as
needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or
a related field is required. CPA is a plus. 5 years of accounting
experience in commercial real estate (NYC or DC market preferred).
Experience with MRI or Yardi is strongly preferred. Strong
knowledge of tenant escalations, operating expense reconciliations,
and property-level accounting. Ability to manage multiple
properties and collaborate across departments. Experience with both
private and public accounting is a plus.
Keywords: Creative Financial Staffing, Camden , Senior Property Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , New York City, New Jersey
