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Accounting Manager

Vaco
$130,000.00 - $150,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, New Jersey, Middletown
Jun 30, 2026
Accounting Manager Middletown, NJ Area Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 + Bonus + Benefits Our client, a growing and well-established commercial real estate organization in the Middletown, NJ area, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its accounting team. This position will be responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting activities for a portfolio of commercial properties and related entities. The ideal candidate will have a strong property accounting background, experience working with real estate financial reporting, and the ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities Oversee the monthly close process for an assigned portfolio of properties and related entities Review monthly operating reports and financial statements prepared by an outsourced accounting team Prepare lender and investor reporting packages and monitor compliance with reporting requirements and loan covenants Coordinate construction and capital draw submissions with lenders Monitor and manage cash activity, accounts payable, and accounts receivable Collaborate with Asset Management, Property Management, and executive leadership on financial matters Participate in the annual budgeting and forecasting process Coordinate year-end audit and tax preparation activities with external auditors and tax professionals Review financial statement and tax return drafts prior to final submission Review CAM reconciliations and assist with tenant-related financial inquiries Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and company policies Partner with third-party accounting providers to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial reporting Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as needed Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance Minimum of 3 years of property accounting experience Strong understanding of commercial real estate accounting principles Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements Proficiency with Yardi or similar real estate accounting software Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Why Consider This Opportunity? Competitive compensation package of $130,000 - $150,000 Stable and growing real estate organization High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership Collaborative team environment Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing portfolio If you have a background in property accounting and are looking for the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.