Property Accountant (Low-Income Housing Experience)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid/Onsite)
Compensation: $90,000 - $94,700 + Full Benefits

A well-established, mission-driven real estate organization is seeking a Real Estate Finance Supervisor to join its growing finance team. This individual will play a key leadership role overseeing general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and team management within a complex real estate portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with low-income housing / LIHTC experience who enjoys working in a collaborative, impact-driven environment while managing and developing staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee general ledger accounting and ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals (including senior staff)
• Prepare and review financial statements, variance analyses, and reporting packages for internal stakeholders
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and property performance analysis in partnership with Asset Management
• Lead annual audits, funder reporting, and compliance processes
• Review month-end close packages, including bank reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, and GAAP adjustments
• Monitor cash activity, escrow/reimbursement submissions, and funding draws
• Review leases, maintain lease schedules, and support year-end obligations
• Ensure compliance with partnership agreements, loan covenants, and LIHTC regulations
• Assist in preparing GAAP financial statements and footnote disclosures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• 5+ years of real estate accounting experience, with a focus on affordable housing / LIHTC
• 3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with Yardi required
• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with construction/development accounting is a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Experience developing or improving accounting policies and procedures

Why Join:

• Mission-driven organization with strong community impact
• Stable, established real estate platform
• Opportunity to lead and develop a team
• Exposure to complex, high-impact real estate finance operations
• Benefits Include:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Prescription coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous PTO, including a birthday holiday

For an immediate response, please send your resume to jcanabal@ascendo.com

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Josh Canabal