We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations for a portfolio of properties in Framingham, Massachusetts. This role blends hands-on accounting leadership with analytical support, requiring someone who can manage reporting, close processes, audits, and property-related financial obligations with accuracy and sound judgment. The ideal candidate brings strong multi-entity accounting expertise, works comfortably across multiple P&Ls, and collaborates effectively with ownership, auditors, and external service partners.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee cash activity across multiple property and corporate accounts, monitoring balances and supporting informed funding and distribution decisions.
- Direct the annual audit cycle by assembling schedules, organizing supporting records, and serving as the primary contact for outside auditors and accounting partners.
- Prepare complete monthly financial packages, including statement review and variance analysis, to highlight operating results and key trends.
- Execute the month-end close process from start to finish, including accruals, reclassification entries, journal postings, and account reconciliations.
- Support the budgeting and forecasting process by compiling data, evaluating performance, and contributing financial insights for planning purposes.
- Reconcile bank and investment accounts each month to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Administer annual insurance renewal coordination with ownership and maintain related documentation for covered properties and entities.
- Partner with an external HR provider to handle employee-related administrative processes for a small staff population, including benefits-related updates and billings.
- Maintain tax and corporate filing records for all entities, including annual reports and required state and organizational submissions, and oversee yearly common area maintenance reconciliations and tenant bill-backs for commercial properties.
- Provide backup support for weekly payroll processing and assist with accounting system conversion activities, including work within platforms such as Yardi when applicable.
- 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 (5+ P&Ls)
- Experience with Skyline Software a plus, Excel experience required
- Any experience in HR a plus (this role acts as the liaison with the outsourced HR company)
- Clean resume with limited movement