Accountant – Real Estate - English/Mandarin
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Full-time, onsite five days per week
A privately held institutional real estate investment and ownership platform is seeking a Accountant to join its New York-based finance team.
This position will support property-level accounting and financial reporting across a portfolio of commercial real estate assets, along with select corporate and operating entities. The ideal candidate has three to five years of relevant accounting experience, strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, and professional fluency in both Mandarin and English.
Responsibilities
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes for commercial real estate assets and holding entities
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and supporting financial schedules
- Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor payments, and cash-flow forecasting
- Prepare property-level and corporate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Partner with Asset Management to analyze budgets, operating results, and variances
- Assist with lender reporting, investor reporting, and debt-compliance requirements
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals
- Maintain supporting documentation and internal accounting controls
- Assist with corporate accounting, treasury activity, and transaction closings
- Communicate financial information across U.S.-based and international stakeholders
- Support special projects and additional accounting functions as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Three to five years of professional accounting experience
- Professional fluency in Mandarin and English, both written and spoken
- Direct experience with commercial real estate or property accounting
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial-statement preparation
- Experience with Yardi, MRI, RealPage, or a comparable accounting platform
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Public accounting, accounting advisory, or consulting candidates with meaningful real estate exposure will also be considered. CPA or progress toward a CPA is preferred but not required.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary of approximately $100,000
- Annual bonus opportunity of 15%–20%
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer-paid employee premiums and substantial dependent coverage
- 401(k) matching program
- Visa sponsorship available
This is an excellent opportunity to join a lean finance team, work directly with senior leadership, and gain broad exposure across property accounting, corporate reporting, treasury, audits, and institutional real estate operations.