Senior Accountant - BMS

Vornado Realty Trust

$85K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software; ERP experience preferred
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Responsibilities

  • Assist with preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Perform general ledger account reconciliations and analysis
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes
  • Maintain and reconcile bank accounts and subsidiary ledgers
  • Prepare and file sales tax and regulatory reports
  • Collaborate with teams to address financial variances
  • Support financial analysis, cost tracking, and variance reporting
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for accounting processes

Benefits

  • Exposure to key financial operations and direct collaboration with management
  • Hands-on accounting role with opportunities for skill development
  • Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes
  • Potential to influence financial reporting and internal controls
  • Dynamic work environment within Vornado Realty Trust
Full Job Description
General Purpose/Summary of Job:

The Senior Accountant for BMS will play a a key role in the day to day accounting and financial operations of the BMS division. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the Divisional Controller - BMS by preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. This is a true hands on accounting role responsible for journal entries, accruals and the overall maintenance of reconciled bank accounts and ledgers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  • Perform general ledger account reconciliations and analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and accruals.
  • Maintain and reconcile bank accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
  • Assist in the preparation and filing of sales tax and other regulatory reports.
  • Collaborate with operations and management teams to address financial variances and resolve outstanding receivables.
  • Support the Divisional Controller with financial analysis, cost tracking, and variance reporting.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing supporting documentation.

Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software; experience with ERP systems preferred.
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to meet deadlines.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

The starting salary for this New Jersey based position is expected to be between $85,000 and $100,00 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Vornado Realty Trust is not offering relocation for this position located in our Paramus, NJ office.

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