Senior Property Accountant - (Boston MA / MRI / 5+ Years Experience)

Senior Property Accountant - Boston MA - Mixed Use Real Estate Our team is working with a leading privately held real estate firm looking to hire a Senior Property Accountant to their team. The role will be responsible for managing all aspects of property-level accounting, supporting property management operations, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting activities. The ideal candidate will be self-sufficient, confident, and experienced in commercial real estate accounting with strong knowledge of fixed assets, deferred leasing commissions, and deferred financing fees. This role is a full time hybrid position (3 days in 2 at home) that will offer between 100-120K base, bonus, & excellent benefits. If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Vincenzo Kulturides directly at View email address on click.appcast.io. Responsibilities Reconcile all bank statements (excluding payroll) with a 15-day turnaround target. Record and track all commission activity, ensuring proper amortization over time. Manage real estate escrow accounts for taxes and loan escrow; reconcile against statements and maintain accurate expense proration. Record recurring standard journal entries (commissions, RE tax, insurance, etc.) and annual accrual journal entries for properties. Record monthly OCI entries. Maintain investment cost spreadsheets for marketable securities, swaps, and pension activity. Roll forward year-end balances to opening or prior-year accounts. Assist with fixed asset projects and database maintenance, including depreciation and policy updates. Handle all audit requests for assigned areas. Review P&L and balance sheet activity for South Shore Properties prior to monthly meetings. Attend monthly property management reviews and identify irregularities in financial activity. Collect Certificates of Insurance (COIs) from tenants and maintain up-to-date records. Forward all new leases to the Boston office; monitor lease expirations. Assist with CAM and quarterly expense preparation for designated buildings. Support tenant collections as needed and serve as primary MRI contact for the South Shore office. Manage MRI budget and RF cycles, including setup, coordination, and resolution of issues. Assist with basic lease scenario setups and manage the budget calendar. Prepare, review, and finalize all South Shore budgets and forecasts in coordination with property managers. Lead budget closeout and lock-down procedures. Qualifications Minimum 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting; property-level accounting experience required. Proficiency with MRI Software and fixed asset systems (Sage or equivalent). Strong understanding of deferred leasing commissions, deferred financing fees, and complex journal entries. Demonstrated ability to reconcile, track, and report on complex accounting transactions. Self-starter with high attention to detail and ability to work independently. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with property management and corporate teams. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle a full spectrum of accounting responsibilities from routine to complex. #J-18808-Ljbffr