Real Estate Accountant

Real Estate Senior Accountant

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and reconciling books for a diverse portfolio of corporate entities, investment entity holding companies, and fund companies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a strong organization, learn about real estate accounting through comprehensive training, and advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review comprehensive financial reports with accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain the General Ledger through journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable, cash disbursement, and treasury functions efficiently.
• Oversee accounts receivable, cash receipts, and reporting functions for smooth cash flow.
• Collaborate with external payroll service providers for timely and accurate payroll submissions.
• Conduct monthly closings of corporate and holding company books, reviewing balance sheets and income statements.
• Prepare investor distribution batch file uploads to the investor portal.
• Assist in the preparation and tracking of the corporate budget.
• Ensure compliance with annual statutory reporting and payments.
• Cultivate close working relationships with property managers, accountants, and field personnel.
• Monitor timely payments of monthly debt service, asset management fees, and other financial obligations.
• Collaborate with external auditors and assist with audit work papers and documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
• Update and maintain policies, procedures, and a Critical Dates tracker.
• Assist in special projects, using problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Essential Skills

• Accounting expertise, particularly in real estate and tax accounting.
• Proficiency in month-end processes, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks.
• A Bachelor's degree in business management or an accounting-related field.
• A minimum of five years of accounting experience, preferably in the real estate industry.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Self-starter mentality with innovative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities for fostering collaborative work relationships.
• Demonstrated organizational skills for multitasking and managing projects.
• Ability to coordinate activities within a team-oriented environment.

Work Environment

This role requires working 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule: 3 days on-site and 2 days remote. Once fully trained, the schedule can adjust to 1 day in office and 4 days remote. The position provides an opportunity to grow within a strong organization that values training and development in real estate accounting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilbraham, Massachusetts.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.84 - $33.65/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Wilbraham,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.