Property Accountant

ARLP GS LLC • Rye, NY

1d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Acadia (NYSE:AKR), headquartered in Rye, New York, Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR) is an equity real estate investment trust focused on delivering long-term, profitable growth via its dual – core and
investment management – platforms.

Our energized team is accomplishing this goal by building a best-in-class, location-driven core real estate portfolio with meaningful concentrations of assets in the nation’s most dynamic urban and street-retail corridors, including those in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Dallas, and Boston. At the same time, we manage opportunistic and value-add investments through our investment management platform.

Acadia is currently seeking a property accountant who has strong growth potential. This position will be responsible for various accounting/reporting functions for properties and entities as part of Acadia’s core portfolio, opportunity fund platforms and investment management portfolio in accordance with GAAP policies. They will support a portfolio of commercial real estate properties and be responsible for a broad range of accounting and financial reporting activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• 1–3 years of professional accounting experience
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Self-starter able to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong technical aptitude, including advanced Excel skills and the ability to leverage automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and reporting, preferred

Nice To Haves

• Progress toward CPA certification is a plus
• Commercial real estate experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Managing components of the quarterly and annual close and financial reporting cycles, including preparation of balance sheets and income statements
• Preparing monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for joint venture partners and lenders
• Preparing and posting monthly and quarterly journal entries, including accruals, amortizations, and reclassifications
• Performing variance analysis versus budget and prior periods, and providing explanations for key fluctuations
• Maintaining accurate general ledger and bookkeeping records, including account reconciliations and transaction review
• Preparation of work papers to be used in conjunction with audits
• Preparation of footnotes and supporting schedules for quarterly and annual SEC filings
• Supporting accounting setup for property acquisitions and closeout activities for property dispositions
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with GAAP and internal controls

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees