What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Accountant position at Kimco Realty Corporation?
- Unless specifically contracted, resumes from recruiting agencies are not being accepted for this position.******
The position requires strong attention to detail, organizational and communication skills, the ability to focus on meeting deadlines, as well as be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment. The individual must thrive in a team environment; possess the ability to form strong working relationships throughout the organization.
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries, including recurring, accrual, and adjusting entries in support of month-end and quarter-end close
- Own the preparation and review of balance sheet workpapers, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper support for key accounts (e.g., receivables, accruals, tax payable, CAM escrows)
- Perform comprehensive variance analysis (month-over-month, quarter-over-quarter, and year-over-year) across income statement and balance sheet accounts, identifying drivers and resolving discrepancies
- Lead CAM and real estate tax analysis, including:
- Analyzing recovery income vs. actual expenses
- Preparing and reviewing true-ups and prior-year adjustments
- Identifying recovery leakage and driving resolution
- Review and validate property-level trial balances to ensure accurate classification of operating expenses, recoverable vs. non-recoverable costs, and alignment with lease terms
- Partner cross-functionally with Lease Administration, Property Management, Asset Management, and Tax to explain financial results, resolve variances, and ensure billing accuracy
- Maintain and enhance supporting schedules, workpapers, and audit documentation to support financial reporting and internal controls
- Review fixed asset activity and support accounting for depreciation, amortization, and construction in progress
- Leverage AI tools and data platforms to automate reconciliations, streamline variance analysis, and improve the accuracy and efficiency of close processes
- Utilize large data sets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement and recovery optimization
- Contribute to process redesign initiatives focused on automation, standardization, and scalability of property accounting and recoveries workflows
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 2 years of commercial real estate or public accounting experience, with exposure to CAM and tax recoveries preferred
- Experience with variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
- Proficiency in MRI (or similar ERP) preferred
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets and clearly communicate financial insights
- Experience with or strong interest in AI tools, automation, and data-driven process improvements
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
** Kimco Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veteran/Disability **
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000