• Albany, NY
  • $55,000 Per Year
30+ days ago

Job Description

Burns Management is a professional real estate management company in business since 1974 seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team of talented professionals. Come join a winning team!

Staff Accountant

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career accounting professionals to gain hands-on experience in real estate and property management accounting.

The Staff Accountant will assist with day-to-day accounting functions, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and property-level financial activities. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and eager to learn within a fast-paced real estate environment.

Job duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and post journal entries.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
  • Review and process accounts payable invoices, purchase orders, and vendor payments.
  • Maintain vendor compliance regarding insurance requirements and hold harmless agreements.
  • Assist with accounts receivable and intercompany billing. 
  • Monitor tenant security deposit accounting and escrow balances.
  • Support preparation of monthly property financial statements and owner reports.
  • Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and account variances.
  • Assist with Reserve for Replacement Escrow disbursement requests. 
  • Year end 1099 processing. 
  • Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Annual Salary: $55,000, depending upon experience

Bonus Incentive Opportunities Available

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K Match and other benefits offered

Vacation, Sick, Personal, Floating Holiday and Birthday PTO 

Numbers & Facts

LocationAlbany, NY

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Disbursementsunmatched
  • Escrowunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Management Accountingunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Property Maintenanceunmatched
  • Property Managementunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Real Estateunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Security Monitoringunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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