What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Accountant position at Boylston Properties?
Boylston Properties is an experienced and nimble team creating an impact on the Greater Boston real estate landscape, currently in search of a talented Property Accountant to support at the property and portfolio levels.
About Boylston Properties
We are a Boston-based real estate developer of mixed-use destinations including retail, residential, hotel, corporate, and life science headquarters. With four decades of experience and a contemporary vision, our projects have become part of Greater Boston’s new urban landscape. We are a small but mighty team that partners with the top investors, lenders, contractors, architects, engineers, marketing agencies, and property managers to ensure our properties deliver an excellent experience for communities in Watertown, Fenway, Needham, Downtown Boston, and beyond. What’s it like to work with us? Well, yes, we work hard, but we laugh along the way, and never take ourselves too seriously.
About This Role
Boylston Properties is seeking a talented, forward thinking, Property Accountant to support the real estate team in our Boston, MA office. You will provide high-quality accounting and administrative support to the financial and property management team members. The Property Accountant duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of responsibilities that may be assigned to this role.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with primary accounting responsibilities for the Company’s real estate portfolio including
- Accounts Payable – maintain accounts payable ledgers; manage/process invoices and track invoice due dates; timely payment of invoices; cutting checks; maintain filing system for accounts payable documentation
- Accounts Receivable – maintain accounts receivable ledgers; track invoice due dates; collections and depositing income into company bank accounts; maintain filing system for accounts receivable documentation
- General Ledger – responsible for maintaining general ledger; daily upkeep of books and records
- Intercompany Charges – responsible for invoicing intercompany expenses and revenue; posting transactions and reconciling intercompany account balances
- Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
- Assist with preparation of CAM and Property Tax reconciliations
- Assist with monthly construction project requisitions
- Tax Compliance – preparation of annual Forms 1099; responsible for obtaining Form W-9 from all vendors; filing of state annual reports
- Assist with year end reporting packages and related schedules required for the annual audits
- Ability to interface effectively with banking contacts, attorneys, outside consultants and investors
- Team orientation, flexibility, and the ability to work in a small fast-paced office
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 2 years of general accounting/bookkeeping experience required. Previous real estate and property accounting experience desirable but not required
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Self-motivated person who thrives in a dynamic work environment
- Experience with Yardi real estate accounting system
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Physical Setting:
- Office with hybrid to work remotely
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Health and Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Long-term disability
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Monthly Parking
- Monthly cellphone stipend
- Flexible schedule
Estimated Pay Range:
- Base Pay Range is estimated for Bookkeeper/Administrator in Boston: $80,000/yr - $90,000/yr
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000