Property Accounting Manager

Synergyboston; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Free gym membership

Job summary

Synergyboston, a leading Boston commercial real estate firm, is looking for a Property Accounting Manager. This role involves overseeing accounting functions for real estate LLCs, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with various teams.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s in Accounting, CPA preferred, and at least 6 years of progressive experience with 2 years in a management role. A hybrid work model is offered, allowing for a balance of office and remote work.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years supervisory.
• Prior management experience ideally in Commercial Real Estate.
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes.
• Review financial workpapers and approve budgets and analyses.
• Implement internal control policies and adhere to compliance.

Skills

Accounting management

Supervisory experience

Effective communication

Excel proficiency

Yardi & MRI software knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA Preferred

Tools

Excel

Yardi

MRI

Job description

Synergy, a leading Boston commercial real estate firm, with a managed portfolio of over 7 million square feet, across multiple asset classes, is experiencing exciting growth and seeks a Property Accounting Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing accounting, financial analysis and reporting functions for individual real estate LLCs and other related entities. This is a hybrid position with 4 days at the office and one day remote.

This position will work closely with Synergy’s internal real estate service groups, including property management, leasing, construction, and asset management. The individual will be required to work collaboratively to meet Synergy’s goals and objectives while adhering to the policies, procedures, and audit requirements ensuring continued growth and success.

In addition to competitive salary and benefits, we offer interesting work, a collegial environment, and an excellent opportunity to develop strong skills and grow professionally. Those who have joined us from other firms find direct access to leadership teams very rewarding. Our office is located in the heart of the city with easy access to several MBTA T-stops including South Station, Downtown Crossing, State, and Government Center.

Synergy Financial, LLC (synergyboston.com) is a full‑service real estate investment and operating company primarily focused on the Boston market. We are one of the largest and most active landlords in the city and our growing portfolio of approximately 7 million square feet provides space to more than 400 businesses and organizations. We are active members of the Boston business community and have been recognized as Landlord of the Year by the GBREB Commercial Brokers Association (CBA). We are also proud to support numerous organizations that make a positive impact in our city.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 company internal control policies, ensuring compliance and adherence to those policies
• 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
• 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

What we’re looking for in you

• 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, vendors, 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

We offer competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, and free gym membership.

Synergy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are unable to support sponsorship for work authorization and visas at this time. Background checks required.