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Property accountants are consistently sponsored for H-1B visa and EB-3 visas, with real estate firms, REITs, and property management companies among the most active petitioners. A degree in accounting or finance and CPA progress significantly strengthen your sponsorship case. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Kforce has a client that is seeking to hire a Senior Property Accountant in New York City, New York (NY). Responsibilities Include:
- The Senior Property Accountant will provide accounting support for non-recurring transactions related to assigned properties
- Review and analyze general ledgers for assigned properties, process journal entries, calculate monthly accruals, and update supporting balance sheet account schedules
- Review and approve A/P voucher, payroll data entries, A/R adjustments, daily cash receipts journal, rent rolls, etc.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages
- As a Senior Property Accountant, you will review and prepare necessary workpaper reconciliations to balance sheet and income statement in a timely manner
- Prepare income statement variance analysis and balance sheet analysis
- Prepare year end expense reconciliations and tenant billings
- Prepare accounting assessments of tenant leases
- Monitor daily cash activity, bank reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliations
- The Senior Property Accountant will be coordinating debt service payments, including lender reserves, and supporting compliance reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 3+ years of public accounting and/or commercial real estate accounting experience
- Experience in Yardi and a proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of US GAAP (specifically, real estate)
- Understanding of property management in relation to financial accounting, recoveries, budgeting, and forecasting
- Well-organized, self-starter, and able to handle multiple priorities
- CPA certification preferred
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Responsibilities
Kforce has a client that is seeking to hire a Senior Property Accountant in New York City, New York (NY). Responsibilities Include:
- The Senior Property Accountant will provide accounting support for non-recurring transactions related to assigned properties
- Review and analyze general ledgers for assigned properties, process journal entries, calculate monthly accruals, and update supporting balance sheet account schedules
- Review and approve A/P voucher, payroll data entries, A/R adjustments, daily cash receipts journal, rent rolls, etc.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages
- As a Senior Property Accountant, you will review and prepare necessary workpaper reconciliations to balance sheet and income statement in a timely manner
- Prepare income statement variance analysis and balance sheet analysis
- Prepare year end expense reconciliations and tenant billings
- Prepare accounting assessments of tenant leases
- Monitor daily cash activity, bank reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliations
- The Senior Property Accountant will be coordinating debt service payments, including lender reserves, and supporting compliance reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 3+ years of public accounting and/or commercial real estate accounting experience
- Experience in Yardi and a proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of US GAAP (specifically, real estate)
- Understanding of property management in relation to financial accounting, recoveries, budgeting, and forecasting
- Well-organized, self-starter, and able to handle multiple priorities
- CPA certification preferred
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Property Accountant
Target REITs and large property management firms
Real estate investment trusts and national property management companies file H-1B petitions regularly. Their accounting departments are large enough to absorb sponsorship costs and have established legal processes for international hires.
Pursue CPA licensure or demonstrate active progress
Employers sponsoring property accountants want candidates who are CPA-eligible or actively sitting for exams. It signals long-term value and strengthens the specialty occupation case USCIS requires for H-1B approval.
Emphasize real estate-specific accounting knowledge
Experience with CAM reconciliations, lease accounting under ASC 842, or property depreciation schedules differentiates you. Employers are more likely to sponsor candidates who can contribute immediately without extensive training in industry-specific processes.
Frame your degree field carefully in applications
H-1B specialty occupation requires a directly related degree. A degree in accounting or finance maps cleanly to property accountant roles. Degrees in business administration or economics may require additional documentation to satisfy USCIS requirements.
Ask about sponsorship policy before the final interview round
Raise visa sponsorship after demonstrating your value, ideally after a second interview. Asking too early screens you out before employers know your skills. Framing it as a procedural question rather than a negotiation keeps the conversation productive.
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Can a property accountant get H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Property accountant roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they normally require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for this role across real estate firms, REITs, and commercial property management companies. Having a directly related degree and a job description that specifies degree requirements strengthens the petition considerably.
What degree do I need for a sponsored property accountant role?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Some accept degrees in business administration, but USCIS scrutinizes those more closely for H-1B purposes because the connection to the specific role must be clearly established. A degree in accounting is the cleanest fit. CPA candidacy or licensure further supports the specialty occupation argument.
Do property management companies or REITs sponsor more frequently?
Both sponsor, but large REITs and publicly traded real estate companies tend to file more H-1B petitions because they have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure. Regional or independent property management firms sponsor less consistently. Searching Migrate Mate filters for companies with active sponsorship history, which helps identify employers who have gone through the process before.
Does a property accountant role qualify for an EB-3 green card?
Yes, property accountants can be sponsored for EB-3 (skilled worker) green cards when the role requires a bachelor's degree. The employer must complete PERM labor certification first, which involves advertising the position to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Processing timelines vary significantly depending on your country of birth, with Indian and Chinese nationals facing multi-year backlogs.
What makes a property accountant application stronger for visa sponsorship?
Employers weigh CPA progress, experience with industry-specific tasks like CAM reconciliations or lease accounting under ASC 842, and proficiency in real estate accounting software. Candidates who can show immediate productivity in property-specific workflows reduce the employer's risk in sponsoring. A clearly matching degree field and a job description that explicitly requires that degree also make the H-1B petition easier to defend if USCIS issues a request for evidence.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Property Accountant jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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