Junior Real Estate Accounting Co-op

BXP, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Commuter transit subsidy

Backup childcare

Job summary

BXP, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a primary assistant to Senior Accountants for day-to-day accounting tasks including customer/tenant billings, AR issues, AP processing and management reporting. Four co-op positions run January through June and are based at our Boston office.

The role requires an Associates Degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and 0–2 years of related experience. Strong communication, Excel/Word skills, and ability to multitask are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associates Degree is required, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
• A minimum of 0-2 years of related experience is required; experience in customer service, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable or general accounting preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proficiency with word processing, database and spreadsheet packages, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Accountants with the quarterly close process, including preparing lead schedules, supporting schedules and generating reports for audit binder.
• Assist the Senior Accountants in the preparation and review of operating revenue/expense budgets as necessary.
• Assist the Senior Accountants with all 404-compliance responsibilities.
• Represent BXP as an additional personal contact for customers in resolving Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable questions.
• Perform data entry and updates to the JD Edwards system pertaining to assigned properties including the input of journal entries.
• Prepare the monthly and quarterly Revenue Analysis for the office and retail tenants.
• Explain current and year-to-date revenue and expense variances.
• Generate recurring billing comparison report and analysis on a monthly basis.
• Assist A/R personnel to resolve issues regarding unapplied cash and other tenant billing/receivable issues as necessary.
• Coordinate tenant invoicing through the billable work order system as necessary.
• Coordinate tenant invoicing for building tenant authorizations, and other related charges as requested by the Property Management and Construction Departments.
• Assist Senior Accountant with Lease Tracking responsibilities of which includes obtaining supporting documentation in order to help expedite the process.
• Calculate quarterly sales overage for retail tenants and maintain Sales Tracking Database as necessary.
• Prepare monthly security deposit, letters of credit, accounts receivable, mortgage payables and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist Senior Accountants with Fixed Asset Schedules as it relates to updating FAS and entering depreciation journal entry.
• Maintain monthly Utility expense and Occupancy schedules pertaining to assigned properties.
• Assist Senior Accountant with the preparation of Real Estate Tax I&E forms.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Independent decision-making

Team leadership

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

BXP, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a primary assistant to Senior Accountants for day-to-day accounting tasks including customer/tenant billings, AR issues, AP processing and management reporting. Four co-op positions run January through June and are based at our Boston office.

The role requires an Associates Degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and 0–2 years of related experience. Strong communication, Excel/Word skills, and ability to multitask are essential for success in this position.