Real Estate Accountant

Bisnow

Accountant preparing financial reporting for residential investment projects. Leading month end close process and collaborating with various departments.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare the financial reporting for clients corporate financial reporting and their portfolio of residential land development and build-to rent projects.
Lead the month end close process and be responsible for the accounting process for assigned portfolio of accounts, including account reconciliation, corporate accounting, audits, vendor inquiries, reporting requirements and ad-hoc reporting.
Collaborate with Acquisitions, Asset Management, Operations, Legal, and property managers.
Maintain the general ledger by recording, verifying, and consolidating financial transactions.
Prepare comprehensive financial statements, reporting packages, including balance sheets, income sheets, and cash flow statements, on a timely basis.
Reconciles and analyzes various company General Ledgers and portfolio accounts.
Ensures appropriateness and correctness of recorded entries.
Process annual 1099’s and assist in the preparation of various financial support schedules.
Reconcile bank statements and produce accurate bank reconciliation for portfolio.
Understand legal entity organization structure for proper accounting procedures.
Compile weekly cash reports and coordinate with the Accounts Payable Manager for invoices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
3-5 years accounting experience, ideally with 1-3 years of portfolio or asset management industry accounting. Background in real estate development is preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP standards
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP etc.)
Proficiency in Sage, TimberScan, MS-Outlook.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data and communicate insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to think critically to make informed decisions and recommendations.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to collaborate successfully with all levels of stakeholders.
Proactive individual, possess a strong work ethic, deadline orientated, and team player.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401k program
15 federal paid holidays per year, 2-3 floating holidays and 15 days of PTO.
5 paid sick days.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingaccount reconciliationcorporate accountingauditsfinancial statementsGAAP standardsadvanced Exceldata analysiscash flow statements1099 processing

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingcritical thinkingproject managementorganization skillsattention to detailcommunication skillscollaborationproactivework ethic