Property Accountant

Talent Edge Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term career growth potential

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A property management firm in Boston is seeking a Property Accountant to manage accounting operations for multifamily properties. This role requires over 3 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience and proficiency in Excel. Join a stable company offering competitive pay and career growth. Responsibilities include managing AP & AR, bank reconciliations, and ensuring timely tax payments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years bookkeeping/accounting experience, preferably in property management.
• Experience with Entrata is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage AP & AR for assigned properties.
• Complete bank reconciliations and prepare journal entries.
• Review monthly financials and key reports.
• Handle month-end reconciliations and record bad debt write-offs.
• Ensure timely payment of real estate & personal property taxes.
• Reconcile resident deposits and assist with ledger adjustments.

Skills

Bookkeeping/accounting experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Tools

Entrata

Microsoft Word

Job description

Talent Edge Recruiting provided pay range

This range is provided by Talent Edge Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Our client—an established Boston-based property management company with more than 60 years in the industry—is seeking a Property Accountant to join their onsite corporate team (Boston, MA 02116). This role supports accounting operations for a portfolio of 8–12 multifamily properties (approx. 2,500 units).

What You’ll Do

• Manage AP & AR for assigned properties
• Complete bank reconciliations and prepare journal entries
• Review monthly financials and key reports (GPR, misc. income, expenses)
• Handle month-end reconciliations and record bad debt write-offs
• Ensure timely payment of real estate & personal property taxes
• Reconcile resident deposits and assist with ledger adjustments
• Monitor scheduled charges, lease expirations, deposit reports
• Track replacement reserves
• Build strong knowledge of Entrata Core; assist with staff support/training
• Support senior accounting, ownership, and property management teams
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• 3+ years bookkeeping/accounting experience (property management preferred)
• Experience with Entrata is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Professional, reliable, and eager to learn

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a stable, reputable company with a long history in the Boston market
• Work onsite with a collaborative and experienced accounting team
• Competitive pay and long-term career growth potential

Local Candidates Only

Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing