Senior Property Accountant

CFS; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing has partnered with a premier real estate firm in downtown Boston to recruit a Senior Property Accountant. This role offers exposure to property accounting, budgeting, forecasting, investor reporting, and cross-functional partnerships with property managers and external auditors.

Hybrid schedule in Boston, with strong mentorship and a stable, growing portfolio. 5+ years of accounting experience preferred and real estate exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally within real estate or property accounting.
• Strong general ledger, reconciliation, financial reporting, and month-end close experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with property managers and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting for a portfolio of properties, including monthly close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and cash management.
• Prepare annual property budgets, revenue projections, operating expense analysis, and capital improvement planning.
• Partner with property managers, leadership, investors, and external auditors on reporting and audits.

Skills

Accounting

GL & close

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Job description

Title: Senior Property Accountant

Salary: $95,000-$115,000

Location: Boston, MA

Creative Financial Staffing has partnered with a highly regarded real estate firm in downtown Boston on their search for a Senior Property Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a property accounting professional who wants more exposure, stronger mentorship, and the chance to be part of a stable, growing company with a diverse real estate portfolio.

Senior Property Accountant Highlights

• Join a growing real estate firm with a stable portfolio, strong leadership, and an excellent reputation in the market
• Step into a highly visible role with exposure to property accounting, development accounting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and investor reporting
• Work for an employee-centric company known for its collaborative culture, strong retention, and low turnover
• Enjoy a modern downtown Boston office, hybrid flexibility, and a team that values work-life balance
• Build long-term career growth in a role that offers more variety and visibility than a traditional property accounting position

Senior Property Accountant Responsibilities

• Own accounting for a portfolio of properties, including monthly close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and cash management
• Prepare annual property budgets, revenue projections, operating expense analysis, and capital improvement planning
• Partner with property managers, leadership, investors, and external auditors on reporting, audits, and financial analysis
• Prepare CAM, real estate tax, lease-related calculations, distributions, and priority return schedules
• Maintain tenant and lease details in MRI while supporting process improvements and cross-functional accounting projects

Senior Property Accountant Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally within real estate, property management, or property accounting
• Strong general ledger, reconciliation, financial reporting, and month-end close experience
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with property managers, leadership, and external partners
• Experience with Yardi or MRI preferred