Property Accountant

Company:
The Wilder Companies
Job Type: Full-Time | HYBRID in Boston, MA
Pay: $80K–$94K/yr

Reports To:

Accounting Manager

The Wilder Companies, a leading real estate development and management firm in New England, is seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to join its accounting team.

The Wilder Companies specializes in the development, management, and redevelopment of retail properties. The Property Accountant will be responsible for managing financial reporting, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and tenant billing activities for an assigned portfolio of commercial real estate properties.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, experience with property accounting and financial reporting, and proficiency with real estate accounting software such as MRI or Yardi.

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with property management and accounting professionals while supporting the financial operations of a diverse commercial real estate portfolio.

• Prepare monthly financial statements for an assigned portfolio of commercial real estate properties.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and prepare supporting accounting work papers.
• Compile, analyze, and reconcile financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare, review, and audit journal entries and general ledger accounts.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare client-specific financial work papers in accordance with established client guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Support accurate and timely month-end and year-end accounting activities.

• Prepare quarterly and/or annual Common Area Maintenance (CAM) tenant billings and reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly and/or semiannual Real Estate Tax tenant billings.
• Prepare quarterly and/or semiannual water and utility-related tenant billings.
• Calculate and prepare Percentage Rent billings for applicable tenants.
• Review tenant accounts and assist property management teams with identifying and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Respond to tenant and property management inquiries regarding charges, reconciliations, and account balances.
• Ensure tenant billings are prepared accurately and in accordance with applicable property and lease requirements.

• Analyze general ledger accounts and supporting financial documentation.
• Prepare and audit journal entries to ensure proper financial reporting.
• Reconcile balance sheet and other assigned accounts.
• Identify and research accounting discrepancies and recommend appropriate adjustments.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.

• Partner with property management teams to review and analyze tenant accounts.
• Assist with resolving tenant billing questions and financial discrepancies.
• Provide financial information and accounting support to property management personnel.
• Support the financial administration of assigned commercial properties.

• Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and financial documentation for year-end reporting.
• Respond to inquiries from external auditors regarding properties within the assigned portfolio.
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting accounting documentation.
• Ensure financial records and work papers are complete, accurate, and properly maintained.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of related accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency…