Senior Accountant - 777 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017

Overview

Rose Associates is a recognized market leader in multifamily and mixed-use real estate. Based in New York City, we own, develop and operate leading properties in urban markets from Philadelphia to Boston and across all residential asset classes, including market, regulated, workforce and affordable housing. Our dynamic services platform spans development, construction, property and asset management, leasing, marketing and accounting/financial operations. We partner with private owners and institutional investors globally to develop and operate some of the most iconic assets in our markets. We rely on technology and the deep expertise of our team to consistently outperform the market in the operation of more than 30,000 units across some 250 properties in the most challenging housing markets in the country. For the past three years, Rose has been the top-rated manager for resident satisfaction in the United States on the Kingsley Surveys platform (peer group of firms with 10-30,000 units being surveyed). 
Established in 1925, Rose Associates possesses a century of real estate expertise and an impeccable reputation for excellence and integrity. Today a woman-owned business led by CEO Amy Rose, we are committed to a corporate culture of belonging and inclusion that is widely admired in the industry. As we expand across the Northeast, Rose is providing opportunity for our team members to grow their careers in an environment of respect and support. Join us on the forefront of innovation and growth – Rose Associates is where excitement meets opportunity! 

We're on the lookout for a visionary leader to join our dynamic team as Director of Multifamily Operations. In this pivotal role, you'll spearhead the operational excellence for select properties within our multifamily portfolio, actively contributing to strategic planning and guaranteeing the overall success of our residential communities. If you're ready to make a significant impact and lead with innovation, we invite you to apply to be part of our exciting journey!

• Maintain and reconcile general ledgers for multiple residential properties with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate audits with client accountants and independent CPA firms.
• Create and maintain work papers to support account balances.
• Communicate effectively with asset management team and external clients.
• Compile monthly reporting packages and ensure compliance with reporting deadlines on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals.
• Perform additional duties as needed and requested.
• Ensure financial records for assigned properties are 100% accurate according to internal and GAAP standards.
• Close year-end reports in a timely manner to meet auditor and client deadlines.
• Meet monthly reporting deadlines set by clients.
• Must be present with the ability to move throughout our corporate office to address employee and company related matters, ensuring effective communication with staff, vendors, and visitors.
• Position may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience within the real estate industry, with a preference for residential real estate experience.
• Experience working on both accrual and cash basis is required.
• Property transition experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in navigating computers and property management software, to include Microsoft Office, P2P, ClickPay and Yardi.
• CPA license is strongly preferred.
• Work authorization (required)