Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a real estate and property organization in New York, New York. This position supports core accounting operations, contributes to accurate financial reporting, and helps maintain reliable records across multiple entities. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with day-to-day transactional activity while also assisting with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial planning support.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring timely processing and accurate recording of transactions.
• Contribute to monthly close efforts by preparing supporting schedules, posting entries, and helping maintain complete financial records.
• Compile financial information at the entity level and assist in consolidating results into parent company reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by gathering data, updating reports, and assisting with financial analysis.
• Examine intercompany activity where applicable and help resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate balances.
• Perform account analysis and reconcile bank, ledger, and balance sheet accounts to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger records in alignment with accounting policies.
• Provide broader accounting support across the team as priorities shift and business needs arise.
• At least 1 year of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and month-end close support.
• Experience performing account analysis and completing account and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Familiarity with bank reconciliations, ledger reconciliations, and other financial reconciliation processes.
• Ability to manage both payables and receivables with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable supporting budgeting, forecasting, and multi-entity accounting activities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment.