SENIOR REAL ESTATE ACCOUNTANT & OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Company: NJ Elite Group LLC
Industry: Real Estate Brokerage, Investments, Property Management & Development
Employment Type: Full-Time

ABOUT US

NJ Elite Group is a fast-growing New Jersey real estate brokerage and investment company. We specialize in residential sales, off-market acquisitions, fix-and-flips, rental properties, property management, private lending, and investor services.

We are seeking a highly experienced Real Estate Accountant who can take ownership of our day-to-day accounting operations while also assisting with administrative and operational functions across the business.

THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION.

We are specifically seeking applicants who have prior accounting experience in the real estate industry. Candidates with previous experience supporting a real estate brokerage, property management company, investment firm, or real estate developer will be strongly preferred.

Experience with New Jersey real estate accounting is a major plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting & Financial Management

• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple companies and entities
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and escrow accounts
• Track property acquisition, renovation, and disposition expenses
• Monitor fix-and-flip project budgets and profitability
• Prepare monthly financial reports and cash flow summaries
• Assist with bookkeeping and financial reporting for rental properties
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Coordinate with our CPA and accounting firm (Harquin) to ensure clean and accurate books
• Assist with year-end tax preparation and reporting

Brokerage Accounting

• Calculate agent commissions accurately
• Track commission splits, referral fees, team splits, and transaction fees
• Monitor agent cap programs and commission plans
• Prepare commission statements
• Audit transactions for accounting accuracy
• Reconcile brokerage trust and operating accounts when required
• Support transaction-to-closing accounting workflows

Operations & Administrative Support

• Assist ownership with special projects
• Help improve accounting systems and reporting processes
• Support administrative initiatives when needed
• Create and maintain SOPs and financial procedures
• Assist with operational reporting and KPI tracking

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS.

• Minimum 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Minimum 2+ years of real estate accounting experience
• Experience working with a real estate brokerage, property management company, investor, developer, or construction company
• Strong understanding of financial statements and reconciliations
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Experience with QuickBooks Online
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to work independently and solve problems

HIGHLY PREFERRED

• Previous experience supporting a New Jersey real estate brokerage
• Understanding of commission structures and agent compensation
• Experience with property management accounting
• Experience tracking construction and rehab budgets
• Knowledge of trust accounting
• Experience supporting multiple LLCs and real estate entities

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS

• Detail-oriented
• Highly organized
• Process-driven
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered, please provide:

1. A detailed resume
2. A summary of your real estate accounting experience
3. The names of the brokerages, investors, or real estate companies you have worked for
4. The accounting software you have used
5. A brief explanation of how you would track commissions and agent caps for a real estate brokerage

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate prior real estate accounting experience will not be considered.