Accountant, Property Accounting

BXP • Boston, MA

1d • $68,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Accountant, Property Accounting acts as a primary assistant to Senior Accountants on day-to-day general accounting tasks, including customer and client billings, accounts receivable matters, accounts payable invoice processing, and other customer and accounting requests. The role also supports Senior Accountants with financial and management reporting requirements. The position works with assigned properties, BXP employees, Property Managers, clients, and other departments, and performs regular accounting tasks and special projects as directed by senior leadership and accounting staff.

Requirements

• Associate degree required.
• A minimum of 0–2 years of related experience required.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve difficult situations and conflicts effectively.
• Proficiency with word-processing, database, and spreadsheet packages, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Leadership abilities in a comparable team role and the ability to contribute effectively as a team member and leader.
• Ability to operate independently and formulate sound decisions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, address diverse problems, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
• Experience in customer service, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Accountants with quarterly close tasks, including preparing lead and supporting schedules and generating reports for the audit binder.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing operating revenue and expense budgets.
• Assist with Section 404 compliance responsibilities.
• Serve as an additional contact for customers resolving accounts receivable and accounts payable questions.
• Enter data and updates in JD Edwards for assigned properties, including journal entries.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly revenue analyses for office and retail clients.
• Explain current and year-to-date revenue and expense variances.
• Generate and analyze monthly recurring billing comparison reports.
• Assist accounts receivable personnel with unapplied cash and other client billing or receivable issues.
• Coordinate client invoicing through the billable work order system as needed.
• Coordinate client invoicing for building client authorizations and related charges requested by the Property Management and Construction Departments.
• Assist Senior Accountants with lease tracking, including obtaining supporting documentation.
• Calculate quarterly retail client sales overage and maintain the Sales Tracking Database as needed.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for security deposits, letters of credit, accounts receivable, mortgage payables, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with fixed asset schedules by updating FAS and entering depreciation journal entries.
• Maintain monthly utility expense and occupancy schedules for assigned properties.
• Assist with preparing Real Estate Tax I&E forms.
• Contribute positively and productively as a member of the Core Group and act as backup for other Core Group members.
• Represent Boston Properties, Inc. positively to clients and other external contacts.
• Perform day-to-day requests and special projects as directed by the VP, Regional Controller, Senior Managers, Managers, and Senior Accountants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Retirement savings plan with competitive company match
• Backup childcare
• Educational assistance
• Employee support programs
• Commuter transit subsidy
• Competitive total rewards package including base salary and annual discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree