Client GL Accountant

Client GL Accountant in Eatontown, NJ, United States

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Client GL Accountant

Location: Eatontown, NJ, United States

Date Posted: May 14, 2026

Job ID: 2604928

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Description

As a General Ledger Accountant, youll be responsible for analyzing and reporting the financial activities of your assigned community. Working closely with building management and Board of Trustees to prepare and monitor community budgets and cash management.

This a remote position eligible for residents of the following states: MA, NY, NJ, PA, VA, WV, DE, MD, SC, NC, GA, FL, TX, MI, IL, IN, NV, AZ, CA and the District of Columbia

Your Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial statements for assigned portfolio of properties
• Review/test accounts receivable activities (i.e. potential assessments)
• Review accounts payable activities (i.e. review coding)
• Review cash activities (i.e. review outstanding checks, reconciling items)
• Prepare accrual entries and maintain backup schedules (i.e. accrued interest, prepaid expenses, deferred assessments)
• Analyze and reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Assist management with annual budget.
• At year end, close out financial statements, code the new budget, enter budget spreads into the system and prepare monthly/quarterly reserve contribution payment requests for the accounts payable folder
• Work with independent CPAs on audit issues
• Process audits and tax returns prepared by independent CPAs for assigned portfolio (i.e. review draft audits, consider audit entries, distribute tax returns to managers to obtain signatures, mail tax returns by deadlines)
• Monitor investments, cash balances and cash adequacy

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor''s degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university.
• CPA certification and/or related work experience preferred.
• Five (5) + years of experience as Staff or Sr. Accountant in property management or real state fields, residential management preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Ability to perform with minimum supervision and make decisions independently.
• Strong communication and analytic skills.
• Detailed oriented with multiple tasks and information organization.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Windows software, especially EXCEL.

What We Offer:

As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, and others. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Compensation :

$60,000-$70,000/annually

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Job Qualifications and Characteristics Assessed: The AEDT evaluates candidates based on job qualifications and characteristics pertinent to the role, including skills, experience, and competencies relevant to the position requirements. These qualifications are determined by the unique needs of each role within our company.

Alternative Selection Process or Reasonable Accommodations: Candidates who require an alternative selection process or a reasonable accommodation, as defined under applicable disability laws, may make a request through our designated contact channel [email protected].

Requesting Information About the AEDT - NYC Local Law 144: Candidates who reside in New York City and are subject to NYC Local Law 144 may request information about the AEDT, including details on the type of data collected, the sources of such data, and our data retention policies. To submit a request, please contact us at [email protected]; we will respond in accordance with Local Law 144, within 30 days.

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