Property Accounting Manager

Atlantic Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group in Boston, MA seeks an experienced accounting leader to oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closes for a portfolio of assets. You will review complex workpapers, manage GAAP compliance, and enforce internal controls while guiding a team of property accountants.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting (CPA preferred) with 6+ years of progressive experience and at least 2 years in supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required or equivalent
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 2+ years in a supervisory role
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls
• Proficiency with Excel; Yardi & MRI experience a plus
• Excellent communication and organization skills

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes and reporting for a real estate portfolio
• Review and approve financial workpapers, bank reconciliations, budgets, and GAAP work papers
• Enforce internal control policies and ensure compliance
• Identify and address procedural deficiencies and implement corrective actions
• Support budgeting process and monthly reporting to senior management
• Oversee day-to-day operations of a team of accountants and provide backup support as needed

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA Preferred

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

• Ensure all monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes and reporting are accurate, timely and professionally prepared for a portfolio of assets
• Review and approve financial workpapers, bank reconciliations, escalation billings, budgets, analysis, and GAAP work papers prepared by property accountants
• Primary enforcement of companies internal control policies, ensuring compliance and adherence to those policies
• Ability to identify procedural deficiencies and implement corrective actions, if necessary
• Play a key role in the annual budgeting process and preparation of monthly reports for review by senior management
• Ability to develop an understanding of property management software (Yardi and MRI) and ultimately maximize its use
• Actively manage the day-to-day operations of a team of assigned accountants.
• Provide backup support for Property Accountants as needed. Fulfill primary accounting responsibilities as required due to leaves of absence, vacations, heavy workloads and deadlines, other transition times, etc.
• Support the department with team initiatives and special projects, taking the lead on special projects, as assigned.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA Preferred
• 6+ years of progressive experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role
• Prior accounting management experience (public or private), preferably within the Commercial Real Estate Industry
• Ability to communicate effectively with superiors, peers, and vendors, as well as clients and other related parties
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities, while meeting deadlines
• Quick study with the willingness to learn new systems and the eagerness to grow with the company
• High degree of personal integrity and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• An interest in solving problems and a desire to have an impact on company policies and procedures
• A strong positive attitude, demonstrating the professionalism, discipline and flexibility in an ever-changing environment needed to attain company goals
• Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Proficiency with Excel; Yardi & MRI experience a plus