Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a growing real estate company, is seeking a Staff Accountant in Fort Lee, NJ. This role requires four days in the office and one day remote. The company offers opportunities for advancement, excellent benefits, and a good work‑life balance.

• Maintain proper accounting records for the assigned properties.
• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable aging, unapplied cash, bad debt allowance, debt service ratio, cash flows, and cash positions.
• Work closely with the field team to timely resolve receivable and payable issues.
• Review commercial lease charges and perform CAM reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting schedules for the assigned accounts.
• Review bank reconciliations and resolve bank reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Maintain and reconcile all general ledger activities for properties in the assigned portfolio.
• Prepare monthly closing work paper packages independently, including variance explanations.
• Investigate and resolve issues through communication with operations, finance teams, and outside parties.
• Prepare monthly reports as needed, such as investor and lender reports.
• Assist in preparing quarterly financial reports and supplemental schedules.
• Perform year‑end responsibilities.
• Prepare required work papers at year‑end for annual audits.
• Prepare financial statements and footnote disclosures.
• Review tax returns prepared by CPAs as needed.
• Complete ad hoc financial projects as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 2+ years of general accounting experience or public accounting.
• Accrual‑basis accounting experience (property accounting or real estate accounting preferred).
• Proficiency in Excel required;
  Salesforce and Yardi software experience a plus.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and prioritize multiple high‑priority projects.
• Strong work ethic focused on meeting deadlines.

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability, and ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives, or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.