Accountant (Commercial Real Estate)

TL;DR

Accountant (Commercial Real Estate): Preparing corporate and portfolio financial reporting for residential land development and build-to-rent projects with an accent on month-end close, account reconciliation, and GAAP compliance. Focus on managing general ledgers, coordinating JV audits, and streamlining financial workflows across multiple legal entities.

Location: Hybrid in Boston (In-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; Remote Mondays and Fridays)

Salary: $85,000–$100,000 base plus 15% annual bonus

Company

A real estate development firm with decades of experience deploying and growing capital in residential communities and land development globally.

What you will do

• Lead the month-end close process and maintain general ledgers for assigned portfolios and corporate accounts.
• Prepare comprehensive financial statements, including balance sheets, income sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and analyze portfolio accounts to ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate JV audits with external auditors, investors, and partners.
• Collaborate with Acquisitions, Asset Management, Operations, and Legal teams to incorporate insights into accurate financials.
• Manage vendor W9 administration and coordinate invoice processing with the Accounts Payable Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally with 1-3 years in portfolio or asset management.
• Strong understanding of GAAP standards.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Proficiency in Sage, TimberScan, and MS-Outlook.
• Must be based in Boston to support the required hybrid office schedule.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k retirement program.
• Generous time off: 15 federal holidays, 2-3 floating holidays, 15 days of PTO, and 5 paid sick days.
• Hybrid work flexibility with two designated remote days per week.