Real Estate Accountant (Finance)

TL;DR

Real Estate Accountant (Finance): Preparing financial reporting for corporate and residential land development portfolios with an accent on month-end close, GAAP compliance, and account reconciliation. Focus on managing BTR project accounting, coordinating JV audits, and ensuring accuracy of financial records across multiple entities.

Location: Hybrid (Boston, MA). Must be based in Boston; office attendance required Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

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

Company

A real estate investment and development firm with decades of experience deploying capital into residential communities and BTR projects globally.

What you will do

• Maintain the general ledger by recording, verifying, and consolidating financial transactions.
• Prepare comprehensive financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Lead the month-end, quarterly, and year-end closing procedures for assigned portfolios.
• Coordinate and prepare portfolio accounts and JV audits with external auditors, investors, and partners.
• Collaborate with Acquisitions, Asset Management, Operations, and Legal teams to incorporate insights into accurate financials.
• Manage weekly cash reports and maintain accurate bank reconciliations.

Requirements

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

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 401k retirement program.
• Generous time off: 15 federal paid holidays, 2-3 floating holidays, 15 days of PTO, and 5 paid sick days.
• Hybrid work flexibility with remote days on Mondays and Fridays.