Senior Property Accountant

We are looking for an accomplished Senior Property Accountant to manage the financial activities of a real estate portfolio in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. This position combines day-to-day accounting ownership with detailed financial analysis, supporting accurate reporting, timely close cycles, and compliance across multiple entities. The role calls for someone who can navigate complex property accounting matters, interpret operating results, and work effectively with leadership, auditors, and outside partners.

Responsibilities:

• Manage cash activity for property and corporate accounts, reviewing balances regularly to support funding needs and distribution planning.
• Produce monthly financial reporting packages, analyzing statements and explaining performance fluctuations and notable trends.
• Lead the full month-end close cycle, including accruals, journal entries, reclassifications, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by gathering financial data, assessing results, and offering planning support.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts on a monthly basis and resolve discrepancies promptly and accurately.
• Coordinate annual insurance renewals with ownership and maintain organized records for properties and related entities.
• Work with an external HR partner to support employee administration, including benefits updates and related invoicing for a small team.
• Maintain entity-level tax and compliance records, oversee annual filings, and manage CAM reconciliations and tenant chargebacks for commercial assets.
• Provide backup assistance for weekly payroll activities and support accounting work tied to Yardi and other financial systems as needed.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance (experience can supersede a degree)
• 5+ years of experience in real estate accounting (other industry multi-entity will work)
• Experience in multi-entity accounting (7+ P&Ls)
• Experience with Skyline Software a plus, Excel experience required
• Any experience in HR a plus
• Clean resume with limited movement