Property Accountant - great team (1 remote day)

Robert Half - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Cambridge, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Property Accountant will oversee the full monthly accounting cycle for a select portfolio of properties within a dynamic and growing family-owned real estate business. This role is designed for an accounting professional with real estate experience who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, focusing on property accounting management, financial reporting, and corporate accounting support.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume Accounts Payable and ensure timely payments of invoices, including utilities.
• Input General Ledger and expense accrual journal entries into RealPage.
• Process weekly manual check payments for site renovation projects.
• Reconcile credit card statements for site expenses.
• Provide copies of invoices, payments, and financial statements monthly.
• Assist with annual site budgets and forecasts.
• Perform quarterly Balance Sheet account reconciliations.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and manage check registers for all accounts.
• Process security deposit refunds and handle NSF checks, stop payments, and reissued checks.
• Perform monthly vendor aging analysis.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flows.
• Analyze and explain current and year-to-date revenue and expense variances.
• Generate monthly billing comparison reports and utility expense reconciliation for assigned properties.
• Support the year-end close process by preparing lead schedules, supporting schedules, and audit binder reports.
• Collect and distribute mail within the Corporate office.
• Complete other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• 3-5 years in Real Estate accounting or related Accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, as well as experience with RealPage, OneSite, or similar property management software.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial analysis, especially within residential properties.
• Skilled in bank reconciliation and financial statement analysis, with a capacity to manage multiple tasks, solve diverse issues, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fully paid life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Quarterly recognition programs, holiday celebrations, and a supportive management team.
• Work-from-home flexibility (1 day per week on Fridays).