Senior Real Estate Accountant (Westchester County)

About the RoleOur client, a $5B+ real estate investment firm, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. This role sits within a collaborative accounting team, where you'll own financial reporting and operational accounting across a portfolio of commercial properties across the US.What You'll DoManage the monthly and quarterly close process, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries and accrualsPrepare financial statements and reporting packages for equity partners, lenders, and internal stakeholdersMaintain GL accuracy across the portfolio, including account reconciliations and transaction reviewPerform variance analysis on budget vs. actuals, identifying and communicating key variances to stakeholdersPrepare work papers, supporting schedules, and footnotes for SEC filings and external auditsSupport accounting for property acquisitions and dispositions, coordinating across internal teams and third partiesDrive process improvements leveraging technology and AI to enhance efficiency and reporting qualityQualifications3+ years of hands-on accounting experience in commercial real estateStrong background in GL / operational accounting and financial reporting experienceExperience in journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals and variance analysisProficient using MRI or Yardi, and Advanced Excel skillsComfortable using AI tools and technology to automate or improve accounting workflowsBachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is a plus