Property Accounting Manager Woburn, MA

Property Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Property Accounting Manager to support a commercial real estate organization on a project or interim basis. This Contract opportunity will lead the review of core property accounting activities, strengthen coordination with an external property management partner, and help improve the accuracy of billing, recoveries, and financial oversight. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial real estate accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with finance leaders and operational stakeholders in a fast-moving environment.

• Direct and monitor property accounting work handled by an external management firm to ensure accurate execution and timely delivery.

• Strengthen tenant recovery and billing practices by reviewing setups, validating charges, and resolving discrepancies.

• Examine lease abstract information within the lease administration system and confirm that key financial terms are recorded correctly.

• Lead the preparation, review, and refinement of annual property budgets using MRI software.

• Collaborate with corporate finance, asset management, and outside partners to improve reporting quality and streamline accounting processes.

• Support month-end accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger review related to assigned properties.

• Analyze financial results and identify issues affecting recoveries, operating expenses, or budget performance, then recommend corrective action.

• Serve as a central point of contact between internal leadership and third-party property management teams on accounting matters.