Real Estate Accountant

Hiring Range: $70,798 - $116,311

The posted salary range reflects Eastern’s expected hiring range. Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, and market factors; additional compensation may apply. Eastern offers a robust benefits and retirement package. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.

Join our dynamic team as a Real Estate Accountant! We're looking for a detail-oriented professional with strong technical accounting skills, an understanding of lease accounting under FASB ASC 842, and experience with tools like Oracle, Pro Lease, Lease Query, Visual Lease, or Yardi. This person will oversee lease accounting and related financial processes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid work schedule where you can work remotely and in our brand new Wakefield MA location.

• Management of real estate finance and accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures, initiating improvements as needed.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes including journal entries and inter-bank allocations.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations; resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing and analyzing financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and FASB standards, including 10-Q and 10-K filings.
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives within the accounting function.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to provide accounting insights and support strategic initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with GAAP, FASB, and SOX requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance (public and corporate mix preferred).
• Good knowledge of US GAAP, FASB guidance, and internal controls.
• Expertise in lease accounting under ASC 842.
• Experience with lease management systems such as Pro Lease, Lease Query, Visual Lease, or Yardi.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, vlookups).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage confidential data with integrity.
• CPA certification and public accounting experience a plus.

Ready to make an impact? Do you like to fix/change things? Apply now and join a fast growing team and company. Oh, and our brand new offices have free snacks, fresh fruit, and yes, even ice cream. Yep, it’s pretty awesome.