Property Accounting Manager

Orion Placement; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Boston, MA is seeking a Property Accounting Manager to own accounting, analysis, and reporting for a diverse real estate portfolio. Lead a team and work closely with senior leadership to drive accurate monthly closes and GAAP reporting.

You will manage budgets, assist with annual planning, optimize processes, and implement improvements while using Yardi and MRI. CPA preferred; 5+ years CRE accounting and 2+ years supervisory experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years of commercial real estate or property accounting experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with monthly close, budgeting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• CPA is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting, financial analysis, and reporting activities for a portfolio of real estate entities and assets.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes are accurate, timely, and professionally prepared.
• Review and approve financial workpapers, bank reconciliations, escalations, budgets, analyses, and GAAP reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of property accountants and support their professional development.
• Partner with property management, leasing, construction, asset management, and internal teams.
• Play a key role in annual budgeting and monthly financial reporting for senior management.
• Help enforce internal controls and implement process improvements.
• Support and improve use of property management and accounting systems (Yardi, MRI).
• Provide hands-on accounting support during high-volume periods and staff transitions.
• Lead special projects and department-wide initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Excel

GAAP

Job description

Pay: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of property accounting for a substantial and diverse commercial real estate portfolio.
• Lead and develop a team while working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional real estate teams.
• Play a visible role in financial reporting, annual budgeting, process improvement, and operational decision-making.
• Work in a collaborative, professional environment where your ideas and expertise can make a real impact.
• Enjoy strong benefits, professional growth opportunities, and direct access to leadership.
• Build your career with a stable, growing real estate organization with a significant presence in the Boston market.

Location:

Boston, Massachusetts. On-site

Note:

To be considered, candidates must have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years of commercial real estate or property accounting experience and 2+ years of supervisory experience.

About Us

We are a well-established, vertically integrated real estate investment and management organization with a large and diverse portfolio across commercial real estate and other asset classes. Our team is known for strong execution, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to creating lasting value. We offer the opportunity to work closely with experienced leadership, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and grow your career in a fast-paced environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage accounting, financial analysis, and reporting activities for a portfolio of real estate entities and assets.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes are accurate, timely, and professionally prepared.
• Review and approve financial workpapers, bank reconciliations, escalation billings, budgets, analyses, and GAAP reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of property accountants and support their professional development.
• Partner closely with property management, leasing, construction, asset management, and other internal teams.
• Play a key role in the annual budgeting process and monthly financial reporting for senior management.
• Help enforce internal controls, identify process or procedural gaps, and implement effective improvements.
• Support and improve the use of property management and accounting systems, including Yardi and MRI.
• Provide hands-on accounting support during periods of high volume, deadlines, team transitions, or employee absences.
• Lead special projects and contribute to department-wide initiatives and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years of commercial real estate or property accounting experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with monthly close, budgeting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Yardi and MRI experience is preferred.
• CPA is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to lead, collaborate, and make a visible impact rather than simply maintaining the status quo. Our team values professionalism, initiative, integrity, and continuous improvement. With direct exposure to leadership, meaningful responsibilities, a collaborative culture, strong benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Accounting Manager ready to take the next step in their career.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance