Description
A leading real estate development and management firm is seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to join its high-performing team. This position is hybrid and based 4 out of 5 days per week in Douglaston, NY.
Who You Are
- You have a bachelor's degree in Accounting (or similar) and 5+ years of accounting experience in real estate or property management
- You’ve worked with affordable housing programs and understand the nuances of subsidy billing and compliance
- You’re fluent in Yardi and comfortable navigating financial systems and tools, especially Excel
- You’re familiar with AR/AP processes, with a strong grasp of accounts receivable
- You know how to communicate with government agencies and understand the language of housing regulations
What You’ll Do
- Oversee billing and collections for affordable housing subsidies, including Section 8, HAP, DRIE/SCRIE, and other NYC-specific programs
- Reconcile payments and resolve discrepancies with public agencies
- Generate monthly financial reports and dashboards to track subsidy performance
- Support property managers with guidance on subsidy documentation and income certifications
- Lead bank reconciliations and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
- Contribute to budgeting processes and provide financial insights across multiple properties
- Identify trends and suggest improvements to streamline accounting operations
What Success Looks Like
- Subsidy billing is accurate, timely, and fully compliant with regulatory standards
- Financial reports are clear, actionable, and delivered on schedule
- Discrepancies with agencies are resolved efficiently, minimizing revenue delays
- Property teams feel supported and informed on subsidy-related processes
- You proactively identify and implement process improvements
- You’re seen as a go-to resource for affordable housing accounting within the organization
Salary Range: $90,000 – 110,000 annually, based on experience
Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
