Property Accountant

Finger Management is seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to join our accounting team. The Property Accountant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial reporting, analysis, and accounting functions for a portfolio of residential and commercial properties. This role requires strong knowledge of property-level accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with all departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in accounting principles, experience with property management systems (AppFolio experience preferred), and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a reputable, full-service property management company and contribute to a high-performing team.

$52,000 - $60,000 yearly

• Record tenant receipts relating to assigned properties.
• Perform weekly cash analysis.
• Prepare reconciliations of all cash, reserve, escrow, and security deposit accounts.
• Maintain depreciation and amortization schedules.
• Perform the month-end close process, including recording all necessary journal entries.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages.
• Perform detailed budget-to-actual variance analysis on a quarterly basis.
• Communicate with property managers, leasing agents, and other team members to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist in annual budget preparation.
• Assist with annual audit and tax return process by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required (Master’s degree a plus).
• Property accounting or public accounting experience is a plus.
• Residential real estate experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in property management software.
• Experience with AppFolio is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to identify and reconcile historical accounting discrepancies.
• Excellent communication skills, organizational ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team as well as independently.

Finger Management Realty is a leading full-service property management firm in Westchester and Manhattan. We proudly manage more than 120 residential, commercial, cooperative, condominium, and low-income HDFC properties throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Westchester.