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Sr. Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$84,001 / year median in Massachusetts
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Direct daily accounting activity for multiple entities, ensuring payables, receivables, tenant billings, and collections are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Review and guide the work of accounting support staff, providing coaching, answering operational questions, and helping maintain high-quality output.
- Monitor cash positions across accounts, coordinate banking activity, and complete bank and credit card reconciliations to support ongoing operating and capital needs.
- Administer routine disbursement cycles by validating documentation, confirming approvals, and preparing payments in a timely manner.
- Produce monthly financial packages that include statements, supporting schedules, and explanations of material budget-to-actual variances for stakeholders.
- Track debt-related obligations by coordinating loan payments, maintaining amortization and escrow details, and meeting lender reporting timelines.
- Oversee compliance-related financial tasks such as tax payment scheduling, vendor documentation tracking, and recurring corporate filing requirements.
- Partner on audits, fee allocations, reimbursement activity, payroll-related reconciliations, and budgeting or forecasting efforts as needed.
- Establish and refine accounting policies, internal controls, and system-based workflows to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
- Contribute to special projects and broader finance initiatives in support of continued growth. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience, with real estate or property management exposure strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
- Experience handling accounting responsibilities for multiple entities, properties, or business units is highly valued.
- Proficiency with bank reconciliations, cash management, and financial statement preparation.
- Familiarity with property management accounting platforms, including the ability to identify workflow improvements, is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Prior experience providing direction or oversight to entry-level accounting staff is a plus Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance