Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting

Location

Brighton, MA

Fully onsite for the first 6 months, then flexibility for 1-2 remote days per week

40-45/HR

A growing real estate company with a close-knit, family-oriented culture — around 20 people on the team, based in a newer, well-appointed office with free onsite parking.

Seeking a detail-oriented and motivated accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing real estate portfolio. This role offers hands-on exposure to property-level accounting, cash management, and collaboration with operations teams. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable managing recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Record and monitor weekly banking activity
• Prepare or assist with Common Area Maintenance (CAM) and operating expense reconciliations for commercial properties
• Variance analysis — compare actual results to budget and explain significant income or expense variances
• Support commercial and utility billing processes
• Allocate expenses to the appropriate property and general ledger accounts
• Process recurring and bulk transaction imports
• Prepare and post recurring journal entries, including payroll allocations, management fees, and income allocations
• Prepare and review third-party monthly income statements, balance sheets, cash-flow reports, and property-level financial packages
• Process intercompany and inter-property reclassifications as needed
• Maintain supporting schedules and internal tracking spreadsheets
• Partner with property management and leasing teams
• Participate in team meetings and support special projects as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Real estate or property management experience preferred
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Yardi experience strongly preferred

The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, ancestry, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.