Senior Property Accountant

Our client is a well-established, publicly traded real estate investment trust with a diversified portfolio of high-quality assets. The firm is known for its strong balance sheet, strategic growth initiatives, and collaborative, high-performance culture.
The Senior Property Accountant will be responsible for the full-cycle accounting and financial reporting of a portfolio of properties and related entities. This role offers strong exposure to senior leadership, joint venture reporting, and acquisitions, making it ideal for someone looking to grow within a dynamic REIT platform.

What people are saying about this employer:
“Awesome place to work, everyone gets along”
“Engaging work, opportunities to advance”
“Seasoned and tenured executive team, a respectful and fun work environment”

Title: Senior Property Accountant
Location: Greenwich, CT
Compensation: $95,000-115,000

Key Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for an assigned portfolio of properties, including preparation of financial statements
Prepare and review balance sheets, income statements, and supporting schedules
Produce financial reporting packages for joint venture partners, lenders, and internal stakeholders
Assist with SEC reporting including preparation of footnotes and supporting documentation
Coordinate with auditors and prepare workpapers to support audits
Analyze and track property-level budgets, forecasts, and variances
Support acquisition and disposition activity, including due diligence and integration of new assets
Review and mentor junior accounting staff (if applicable)
Partner cross-functionally with asset management and operations teams

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
3–6+ years of relevant experience (public accounting + real estate or direct REIT/property accounting preferred)
Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting principles
Experience with property accounting systems (Yardi, MRI, etc.) is highly preferred
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High visibility role within a growing REIT platform
Exposure to complex transactions, joint ventures, and acquisitions
Opportunity for career advancement into management/lead roles
Competitive compensation + bonus + strong benefits