Senior Accountant - Accounting Center

About the role

Reporting directly to the Regional Accounting Director, this position is responsible for the production of accurate and timely monthly financial reports for approximately 8-20 properties. The Accountant will provide oversight for AP Specialist and AR activities by site staff. A solid foundation in GAAP and the ability to work within a team structure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely production of monthly financial reports.
• Preparation of bank reconciliations for all cash accounts.
• Prepare journal entries as needed for the general ledger.
• Maintain prepaid and accrual schedules for various accounts.
• Review balance sheets and income statements for accuracy.
• Analyze variances to budget and work with the Regional Manager on any trends or inconsistencies.
• Review all AP and AR entries for correct GL posting, and reconcile to the GL.
• Work closely with the Regional Manager to meet the needs of the owner or asset manager.
• Report any property irregularities to appropriate management.
• Ensure audit compliance and maintain all support documents.
• Respond to auditor’s inquiries in a timely and complete manner.
• Analyze data and make appropriate recommendations on special projects as needed.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience as an Accountant.
• Knowledge of GAAP principles.
• Solid writing and verbal communication skills.
• BS in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work well with peers, auditors, clients, and management.
• Flexibility to work on and prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including problem identification, analysis, and ability to make reasonable and logical recommendations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with MRI, Boston Post Property Manager, and/or Nexus is a plus.

Benefits

Benefits for Employees who work 30+ hours/week:

• Medical, dental, and vision care; preventative medical care paid at 100%.
• Vacation leave of up to ten days per year in the first year.
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per year.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability.
• Free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Commuter benefit program.
• Discounts for AT&T, ClassPass, and Weight Watchers.
• $100 annual Wellness Reimbursement.
• Matching 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan of up to 2% of your compensation (for any employee who works 20 hours or more per week).

Benefits for Employees who work less than 30 hours/week:

• Free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Commuter benefit program.
• Discounts for AT&T, ClassPass, and Weight Watchers.
• $100 annual Wellness Reimbursement.
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per year.
• Matching 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan of up to 2% of your compensation (for any employee who works 20 hours or more per week).