Position: Property Accountant / Office Manager – Permanent Part Time

Location: Jersey City, NJ (Fully in office 20 Hours)

Salary: $35-$55 Hourly

Growing Boutique Real Estate organization seeks an Accountant / Office Manager to join their Team.

Responsibilities:

Maintain, and reconcile bank accounts, interact with commercial bank personnel as needed.

Collaborate with external Bookkeeper & Accountants

• Monitor cash positions of all properties and make distributions as directed.
• Assist with the preparation of Annual Financial Statements and tax returns.
• Produce quarterly budget variance, Capex and I&E reports for distribution to Partners.
• Ensure invoices are accurate, approved, and paid timely.
• Keep financial records and reports for Cap Ex projects.
• Monitor amortization schedules to verify the accuracy of mortgage payments.
• Track and reconcile escrowed mortgage and real estate tax payments.
• Make and monitor property tax, water, sewer, and all other utility payments.
• Collect and record W9 forms from new vendors.
• Open utility account for vacant apartments after receiving move-out report.
• Close utility accounts after tenants move in.
• Record and monitor all rent payments received by check or online.
• Open security deposit accounts for new tenants.
• Monitor security deposit increases on lease renewals and reconcile.
• Return security deposits to vacated tenants upon request from Leasing and close Security deposit accounts.
• Maintain corporate books.
• Assist with Special Projects or other requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 years’ relevant industry experience
• Strong Excel Skills & tech savvy.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks a plus