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Assistant Controller
<p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a real estate and property organization on a Contract basis. This role will support core accounting operations, help maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to timely monthly reporting. The position is well suited for a hands-on accounting specialist who is comfortable analyzing balances, improving documentation, and working across multiple areas of the close process.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead key activities within the monthly close cycle, ensuring entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.</p><p>• Prepare and review bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items promptly.</p><p>• Produce financial reports and supporting analyses to highlight trends, explain fluctuations, and support management decision-making.</p><p>• Perform variance analysis across accounts and reporting periods to identify unusual movements and confirm the integrity of financial data.</p><p>• Maintain general ledger accuracy by reviewing account activity, validating classifications, and supporting adjustments where needed.</p><p>• Assist with insurance-related accounting and other real estate industry matters, including reconciliation work tied to organizational entities and property activity.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting operations by creating clear process documentation and participating in reviews of internal controls.</p><p>• Use advanced Excel functions to organize data, reconcile accounts, and prepare reporting schedules.</p><p>• Support accounting workflows within Yardi or similar property accounting platforms, including reconciliation and reporting tasks as needed.</p>
<p>• Prior experience in an Assistant Controller or senior-level accounting role, preferably within real estate or property management environments.</p><p>• Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger activity, and financial statement support.</p><p>• Demonstrated ability to complete bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and variance analysis with a high degree of accuracy.</p><p>• Experience preparing financial reporting packages and explaining account fluctuations through clear analysis.</p><p>• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including practical use of formulas.</p><p>• Familiarity with process documentation and internal control review within an accounting function.</p><p>• Yardi experience is strongly preferred.</p><p>• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a Contract role.</p>
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  • Melville, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 60 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a real estate and property organization on a Contract basis. This role will support core accounting operations, help maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to timely monthly reporting. The position is well suited for a hands-on accounting specialist who is comfortable analyzing balances, improving documentation, and working across multiple areas of the close process.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead key activities within the monthly close cycle, ensuring entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.</p><p>• Prepare and review bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items promptly.</p><p>• Produce financial reports and supporting analyses to highlight trends, explain fluctuations, and support management decision-making.</p><p>• Perform variance analysis across accounts and reporting periods to identify unusual movements and confirm the integrity of financial data.</p><p>• Maintain general ledger accuracy by reviewing account activity, validating classifications, and supporting adjustments where needed.</p><p>• Assist with insurance-related accounting and other real estate industry matters, including reconciliation work tied to organizational entities and property activity.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting operations by creating clear process documentation and participating in reviews of internal controls.</p><p>• Use advanced Excel functions to organize data, reconcile accounts, and prepare reporting schedules.</p><p>• Support accounting workflows within Yardi or similar property accounting platforms, including reconciliation and reporting tasks as needed.</p>
  • 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

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