Real Estate Accounting Manager | AppFolio & Process Lead

Aprio Talent Solutions; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aprio Talent Solutions is partnering with a growing owner-operated multifamily property management firm in MetroWest/Worcester, MA to recruit an experienced Accounting Manager. This hands-on role leads day-to-day accounting, cash management, and month-end close while mentoring staff and formalizing policies for scale.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in progressive accounting (real estate preferred) and is proficient with AppFolio or similar software, with close collaboration with ownership in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing accounting activities across multiple entities.
• Proficiency with AppFolio or similar property management accounting software.
• Experience supporting monthly close and financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, tenant billing, and collections across all entities.
• Supervise and support the Staff Accountant, including reviewing deliverables and resolving issues.
• Manage cash balances, banking relationships, and account reconciliations.
• Execute weekly check runs and verify documentation and approvals.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and ownership reporting packages.
• Coordinate mortgage payments, loan schedules, escrow tracking, and lender reporting requirements.
• Lead real estate tax payments, regulatory filings, vendor compliance documentation, and corporate reporting obligations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities at the property level.

Skills

Team leadership

Process improvement

Financial reporting

Cash management

Multi-entity accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

AppFolio

Job description

Aprio Talent Solutions is partnering with a growing owner-operated multifamily property management firm in MetroWest/Worcester, MA to recruit an experienced Accounting Manager. This hands-on role leads day-to-day accounting, cash management, and month-end close while mentoring staff and formalizing policies for scale.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in progressive accounting (real estate preferred) and is proficient with AppFolio or similar software, with close collaboration with ownership in a