Senior Property Accountant

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is sourcing for a national commercial real estate developer and owner to identify a high-caliber accounting professional for a Senior Property Accountant role in Boston, Massachusetts. In this position, you will serve as the principal financial expert and primary facilitator for all fiscal matters across a designated portfolio of high-value office, life science, and mixed-use assets. This role offers direct exposure to senior leadership, high visibility, and significant long-term career growth within a premier real estate organization. StaffRight Associates is managing all candidate sourcing and evaluation for this search.

What You’ll Do

• Architect quarterly financial close processes, including the preparation of supporting schedules and comprehensive audit binder documentation.

• Audit monthly tenant billings to ensure exact alignment with contractual lease terms, systematically investigating and resolving any ledger discrepancies.

• Synthesize quarterly tax and standard financial statements, presenting detailed revenue and expense variance analyses alongside property management leadership.

• Drive the creation of custom financial reports and schedules tailored to specific third-party and lender requirements.

• Calculate tenant operating and real estate tax escalations, managing monthly payment adjustments and annual true-up reconciliations.

• Maintain complete data integrity across core tracking databases, abstracting complex lease provisions, loan summaries, and rent rolls.

• Champion annual budget creation and quarterly re-forecasting efforts by collaborating directly with regional property management teams.

• Coordinate across cross-functional groups—including Tax, Legal, Finance, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable—to gather essential financial statement inputs.

• Execute specialized regulatory filings, monthly depreciation calculations, account reconciliations, and complex transaction reviews.

What You Bring

• Financial Reporting expertise with a deep operational command of GAAP.

• Real Estate industry experience, preferably focused on commercial properties.

• MS Excel advanced capabilities alongside strong overall Computer Skills.

• JD Edwards accounting software knowledge (or similar enterprise software).

• Accounting or Business Administration foundational knowledge backed by a completed Bachelors Degree.

• Proven proficiency in Reconciliation, Supervision, Problem Solving Skills, Communication Skills, and Interpersonal Skills.

• Strong organizational ability to manage multiple priorities, work autonomously, and thrive under deadline pressure.

• A minimum of 1 to 3 years of accounting experience (3 to 5 years strongly preferred).

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Base Salary Range: $100,000 – $115,000 annually (commensurate with skills and experience).

• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Up to 10%.

• Health & Wellness Coverage: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans.

• Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) / retirement plan with competitive employer match.

• Family & Professional Support: Backup childcare services, educational assistance programs, and employee support resources.

• Commuter Benefits: Generous transit subsidy program.

• Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid model allowing selection of six (6) remote days per month with manager approval.

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.