Accountant – Property Management Client Accounting

Job Description

Accountant – Remote | Newmark

The Tone:
This is a full-time Accountant role at Newmark, which can be remote or located in one of their regional accounting hubs in Pittsburgh or Denver. Newmark is involved in commercial real estate, and this role is crucial for managing the full-cycle accounting for various properties. This position ensures financial accuracy and client satisfaction, contributing directly to the efficient operation of the property management client accounting team. The ideal candidate will be service-oriented and positioned for career growth and personal development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote

• Team: Property Management Client Accounting team
• Mission: Responsible for the full-cycle of accounting for various commercial real estate properties, prioritizing client satisfaction.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite applications, Yardi and/or MRI (a plus)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Prepares all aspects of the financial statement package for a set of commercial properties, including creating and posting journal entries, general ledger review, and completion of back-up schedules.
• Partner: Partners with property managers to ensure financials are accurate and delivered timely.
• Ensure: Ensures all expenses, receipts, distributions, funding requests, and other accounting transactions for the period are accurately completed.
• Review: Reviews and audits financial information to ensure compliance with established procedures and accounting principles.
• Serve: Serves as the primary accounting point of contact to the clients and property managers for the assigned portfolio.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, related field, or equivalent experience. Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years of previous accounting experience.
• Skills: Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; customer service-oriented mindset; ability to analyze and problem solve effectively; detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy; works effectively in a team environment through collaboration and partnership.
• Bonus: Experience with computerized accounting systems, specifically Yardi and/or MRI.