Senior Accountant, Property Accounting

Boston Properties

$92K — $128K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in Business Administration or Accounting required.
  • 1-3 years of accounting experience required, 3-5 preferred, particularly in commercial real estate or related fields.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel is mandatory.
  • Strong organizational skills with a focus on prioritization and meeting deadlines.
  • Self-starter with minimal supervision required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Leadership abilities and adaptability to changing demands.

Responsibilities

  • Manage quarterly close processes and generate audit-ready reports.
  • Oversee monthly billing for client accounts, resolving discrepancies as needed.
  • Prepare and analyze quarterly financial statements, adhering to GAAP standards.
  • Present revenue and expense variance explanations using the VET tool.
  • Perform audits on various databases for financial accuracy.
  • Collaborate with property management to assist in budget preparation and forecasting.
  • Compile documentation for client audits and ensure compliance with financial agreements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan with a competitive company match.
  • Backup childcare provisions.
  • Educational assistance and employee support programs.
  • Generous commuter transit subsidy.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Purpose of Position:

Manage, audit and analyze all financial matters related to assigned portfolio. Serve as the financial expert and primary facilitator of all financial matters for assigned properties.

Essential Functions:
  • Responsible for the quarterly close process, including preparing supporting schedules and generating reports for audit binders.
  • Oversee client accounts to ensure they are billed correctly each month for all rental and additional charges per their lease and investigate and resolve all discrepancies.
  • Analyze and prepare quarterly Tax and GAAP financial statements, including all supporting schedules as scheduled.
  • Present formal revenue and expense variance explanations in the VET tool on a quarterly basis in conjunction with property management.
  • Perform analysis and develop financial reports and related schedules in accordance with lender and/or third party requirements.
  • Analyze and prepare client operating and real estate tax escalations for assigned properties' monthly payment and annual true-up.
  • Audit accuracy of various databases, such as Lease Tracking, BP Loan Summary, Rent Roll, and Lease Abstract, for assigned portfolio.
  • Communicate with property management to assist with preparation of portfolio annual budgets and quarterly re-forecasts.
  • Work with Lease Administration, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Tax, Finance and Legal Departments to obtain necessary information for the completion of financial statements.
  • Perform required analysis and develop external reports for compliance with all agreements (sales & use returns, I&E forms etc.).
  • Audit and prepare reconciliation of all accounts (i.e. work orders, etc.).
  • Examine and comprehend all management, development, joint venture agreements and mortgage documents for assigned properties.
  • Analyze and prepare depreciation on a monthly basis.
  • Provide VP, Regional Controllers and all other BXP personnel with the highest level of service.
  • Manage, analyze and interpret leases. Enter all required information into Expense Participation
  • Work with financial reporting in regards to complex transactions.
  • Compile supporting documentation for client audits.


Requirements and Qualifications:
  • BA/BS degree in Business Administration or Accounting required.
  • A minimum of 1 to 3 years of accounting experience required. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience strongly preferred. Previous accounting experience in commercial real estate settings or related industries preferred.
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel required.
  • Proven organizational skills with ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Self-starter capable of finding solutions with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to interact with co-workers, clients, or vendors in an articulate, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
  • Leadership abilities.
  • Ability to work under pressure, multitask and work independently, as well as part of a team.
  • Adaptability to changing demands.
  • Effective problem solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, as well as interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of JD Edwards accounting software desirable.


Physical Requirements:
  • Involves work of a general office nature usually performed sitting such as operation of a computer.
  • Involves work of a general office nature usually performed standing such as operation of a fax and printer.
  • Involves movement between departments to facilitate work.


Internal and External Contacts:
  • Regularly interfaces with BXP employees, Property Managers, and clients.


Reporting Structure:
  • This position reports directly to the Senior Manager and VP, Regional Controller.


Salary Range:

$92,000 - $128,750. BXP offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary and annual discretionary bonus. The range represents expected base salary; compensation will be determined based on role, skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental coverage, a retirement savings plan with competitive company match, backup childcare, educational assistance, employee support programs, a generous commuter transit subsidy and more.

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