Property Accountant - Real Estate Financials & CAM Billing

Triumph-HR; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wilder Companies, a leading real estate development and management firm in New England, seeks a Property Accountant to join its accounting team in a hybrid role based in Boston.

You will prepare monthly financial statements, maintain general ledger, perform reconciliations, and support CAM, real estate tax, and utility billings across a portfolio of properties.

Experience with MRI or Yardi is preferred, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of related accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Experience with real estate accounting software, specifically MRI or Yardi.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring reporting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with accounting and property management teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements for an assigned portfolio of commercial real estate properties.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and prepare supporting accounting workpapers.
• Compile, analyze, and reconcile financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare, review, and audit journal entries and general ledger accounts.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare client-specific financial workpapers in accordance with established client guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Support accurate and timely month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Prepare quarterly and/or annual CAM tenant billings and reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly and/or semiannual Real Estate Tax tenant billings.
• Prepare quarterly and/or semiannual water and utility-related tenant billings.
• Calculate and prepare Percentage Rent billings for applicable tenants.
• Review tenant accounts and assist property management teams with identifying and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Respond to tenant and property management inquiries regarding charges, reconciliations, and account balances.
• Ensure tenant billings are prepared accurately and in accordance with applicable property and lease requirements.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and supporting financial documentation.
• Prepare and audit journal entries to ensure proper financial reporting.
• Reconcile balance sheet and other assigned accounts.
• Identify and research accounting discrepancies and recommend appropriate adjustments.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Partner with property management teams to review and analyze tenant accounts.
• Assist with resolving tenant billing questions and financial discrepancies.
• Provide financial information and accounting support to property management personnel.
• Support the financial administration of assigned commercial properties.
• Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and financial documentation for year-end reporting.
• Respond to inquiries from external auditors regarding properties within the assigned portfolio.
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting accounting documentation.
• Ensure financial records and workpapers are complete, accurate, and properly maintained.

Skills

General ledger

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Job description

The Wilder Companies, a leading real estate development and management firm in New England, seeks a Property Accountant to join its accounting team in a hybrid role based in Boston.

You will prepare monthly financial statements, maintain general ledger, perform reconciliations, and support CAM, real estate tax, and utility billings across a portfolio of properties.

Experience with MRI or Yardi is preferred, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to meet deadlines.