| Location | Hasbrouck Heights, NJ |
| Salary | $60,000–$70,000 Per Year |
Property Accounting Clerk (AP Focused)
Location: Bergen County, NJ Area
Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite (100%)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000
A growing real estate and property management organization is seeking an Accounts Payable / Accounting Associate to join its accounting team. This position is ideal for someone with strong high-volume, full-cycle Accounts Payable experience who is looking to expand their accounting knowledge and grow into a future Staff Accountant role.
This is a fast-paced environment requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Responsibilities
Process high-volume accounts payable transactions, averaging 250+ invoices per week
Perform full-cycle AP functions including invoice entry, coding, approval workflows, payment processing, check runs, ACH/EFT payments, Positive Pay, and vendor reconciliations
Review invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy, proper entity/property allocation, GL coding, approvals, and supporting backup
Assist with accounts receivable activities including cash receipts, billing support, collections, and account reconciliations
Prepare bank reconciliations and assist with month-end close activities
Enter journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records
Support general ledger maintenance and account analysis
Assist with financial reporting and various accounting projects
Work closely with management to identify process improvements and enhance accounting accuracy
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of hands-on accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable experience
Demonstrated experience handling full-cycle Accounts Payable in a high-volume environment
Strong understanding of:
General ledger accounting
Accrual and cash-basis accounting
Expense coding and account classifications
Prepaids and accruals
Journal entries
Bank reconciliations
Financial statement concepts
Strong attention to detail and ability to independently verify the accuracy of work
Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Ability to prioritize multiple properties, deadlines, and recurring accounting responsibilities
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Technical Skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including:
Pivot Tables
VLOOKUPs
Data Analysis Functions
Microsoft Word proficiency required
Experience with MRI and/or Yardi Voyager highly preferred
Education
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
Relevant accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Why Apply?
Opportunity to join a stable and growing organization
Exposure to property management accounting and real estate operations
Clear path for advancement into a Staff Accountant position
Hands-on involvement with month-end close, general accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
This role is well suited for an accounting professional who enjoys high-volume AP, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to build a long-term career within accounting and finance.
Benefits
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
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Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $69,998.00 per year
Search managed by: Christine Senn
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.