Staff, Portfolio Accountant

The RMR Group•Newton, MA

6h•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff, Portfolio Accountant to join our REIT Portfolio Accounting team. You will collaborate closely with internal departments and external auditors to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This is a high-impact role with visibility across the organization and opportunities to lead process improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably with loan investments, real estate, REITs, or public accounting.
Proficiency with accounting software; Yardi experience preferred.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative, and results-driven environment.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and timeliness.

Nice To Haves

CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
Experience with SEC reporting tools (e.g., Workiva) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze, and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP-based financial reports and supporting workpapers.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; prepare and review journal entries.
Coordinate with asset management team to ensure appropriate accounting of full cycle of loan investments, including origination, monthly reporting, funding advances, loan modifications and repayments.
Support the preparation of SEC filings and related public disclosures for a publicly traded REIT.
Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly and annual procedures.
Monitor and ensure compliance with debt covenants and other financial reporting requirements.
Maintain and update cash forecasts; monitor liquidity and funding needs.
Calculate and facilitate the payment of business management fees to RMR.
Review and code corporate payables for assigned portfolios.
Cross-train on other portfolios and provide support across the department as needed.
Lead or participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by senior management.
Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Plans (FSA)
401(k) Plan with Employer Match
Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Matching Gift Program
Wide Array of Voluntary, Employee-Paid Benefits to choose from including Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection & Pet Insurance