Staff Accountant

SDK Apartments is a growing real estate investment, development and property management group with an established portfolio of residential communities and commercial properties in various states. We are seeking a capable and experienced Staff Accountant, preferably with direct real estate experience, who can hit the ground running and perform day-to-day accounting activities and reporting functions for our entire real estate property portfolio. Our ideal candidate is a dependable, cooperative individual with a strong work ethic, solid accounting fundamentals, intellectual curiosity, eagerness to learn and proactive attitude to join our corporate team in Ridgewood, NJ.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze property-level financial information for preparation of financial statements and accounting reports, including:
• Review monthly revenue and expenses, and prepare trend analysis reports
• Monitor and review accounts receivables and accounts payables, and perform analysis of A/R collections and delinquencies analysis and A/P aging
• Reconcile monthly bank account balances
• Prepare journal entries and perform general ledger review for monthly close process
• Calculate property-level management fees
• Calculate annual CAM charge recoveries and prepare year-end reconciliations, including true-up calculations
• Maintain and prepare schedules for assets, liabilities, and depreciation
• Perform monthly close procedures and assemble monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flows) and management reporting packages.
• Assist with preparing property-level annual operating budgets in collaboration with property managers.
• Review and monitor property-level performance and perform variance analysis.
• Liaise with external auditors and financing counterparties, responding to requests for information in support of audits and tax preparation.
• Maintain complete adherence to internal processes, protocols and controls
• Performs special projects and other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required); degree in finance, or related field (may be acceptable depending on experience)
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting (required)
• Multi-location or multi-entity accounting experience (preferred)
• Team player with a can-do attitude and willingness to help where needed
• Proactive, self-motivated able to work independently
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Detailed-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• General proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills
• Experience with RealPage suite or similar property management accounting software (preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
• Life and LTD Insurance
• Company matched 401K plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Apartment Discount