Commercial Real Estate Accountant

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• Greater Boston Area Industry : Commercial Real Estate (Office, Retail, Industrial) Reports To : VP of Finance About the Company A well-established, privately held commercial real estate company with over 30 years in the business.
• The firm owns and manages a diverse portfolio of office, retail, and industrial properties in Massachusetts.
• Known for long-term ownership, hands-on management, and entrepreneurial culture, they seek professionals who demonstrate initiative, accountability, and a strong work ethic.
• Position Overview The Commercial Real Estate Accountant will manage the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of 15–20 commercial properties.
• The role requires technical accounting expertise, strong organizational skills, and the ability to take ownership of deadlines and deliverables.
• This individual will also help improve efficiencies, mentor junior staff, and liaise with external accountants.
• Key Responsibilities Manage all accounting functions for assigned portfolio (15–20 commercial properties).
• Prepare and review CAM reconciliations and ensure accuracy of tenant billings.
• Process and track operating expense recoveries, management fees, penalties, and late fees.
• Maintain accurate financial reporting in Excel and QuickBooks.
• Support external auditors and third-party accounting firms during tax filings.
• Develop and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Mentor / oversee 1–2 junior accounting staff.
• Partner with property management and ownership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy.
• Proactively identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities to strengthen financial operations.
• Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA track or CPA preferred).
• Public accounting experience (audit, reviews, attestations) strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with commercial real estate accounting (office, retail, industrial).
• Hands-on knowledge of Excel and QuickBooks required Strong work ethic, punctuality, and willingness to “roll up sleeves.” Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines with precision.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with external accountants, auditors, and attorneys.
• Leadership potential — ability to mentor junior staff and eventually lead a small team.

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