Property Accounting Manager

Property Accounting Manager
Synergy
Boston, MA 02109

• Salary range $110K to $160K, commensurate with experience
• Following an initial training period, hybrid flexibility with four days in the office and one day remote weekly.

Synergy, a leading Boston commercial real estate firm, with a managed portfolio of over 7 million square feet, across multiple asset classes, is experiencing exciting growth and seeks a Property Account Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing accounting, financial analysis and reporting functions for individual real estate LLCs and other related entities.

This position will work closely with Synergy’s internal real estate service groups, including property management, leasing, construction, and asset management. The individual will be required to work collaboratively to meet Synergy’s goals and objectives while adhering to the policies, procedures, and audit requirements ensuring continued growth and success.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA Preferred
• 6+ years of progressive experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role
• Prior accounting management experience (public or private), preferably within the Commercial Real Estate Industry
• Ability to communicate effectively with superiors, peers, and vendors, as well as clients and other related parties
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities, while meeting deadlines
• Quick study with the willingness to learn new systems and the eagerness to grow with the company
• High degree of personal integrity and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• An interest in solving problems and a desire to have an impact on company policies and procedures
• A strong positive attitude, demonstrating the professionalism, discipline and flexibility in an ever-changing environment needed to attain company goals
• Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Proficiency with Excel;
  Yardi & MRI experience a plus

• Competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD insurance, Paid Parental Leave, and 401(k) plan with company match.
• A collegial work environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and professional growth. Those who have joined us from other firms find the tight-knitted team culture and direct access to leadership very rewarding.

• Ensure all monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes and reporting are accurate, timely and professionally prepared for a portfolio of assets
• Review and approve financial work papers, bank reconciliations, escalation billings, budgets, analysis, and GAAP work papers prepared by property accountants

• Primary enforcement of companies internal control policies, ensuring compliance and adherence to those policies
• Ability to identify procedural deficiencies and implement corrective actions, if necessary
• Play a key role in the annual budgeting process and preparation of monthly reports for review by senior management
• Ability to develop an understanding of property management software (Yardi and MRI) and ultimately maximize its use
• Actively manage the day-to-day operations of a team of assigned accountants.
• Provide backup support for Property Accountants as needed. Fulfill primary accounting responsibilities as required due to leaves of absence, vacations, heavy workloads and deadlines, other transition times, etc.
• Support the department with team initiatives and special projects, taking the lead on special projects, as assigned.

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