• Real Estate Senior Accountant

    Aston Carter (Wilbraham, MA)


    Job Title: Real Estate Senior Accountant

    Job Description

    As a Senior Accountant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and reconciling books for a diverse portfolio of corporate entities, investment entity holding companies, and fund companies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a strong organization, learn about real estate accounting through comprehensive training, and advance your career.

    Responsibilities

    + Prepare and review comprehensive financial reports with accuracy and compliance.

    + Maintain the General Ledger through journal entries and account reconciliations.

    + Manage accounts payable, cash disbursement, and treasury functions efficiently.

    + Oversee accounts receivable, cash receipts, and reporting functions for smooth cash flow.

    + Collaborate with external payroll service providers for timely and accurate payroll submissions.

    + Conduct monthly closings of corporate and holding company books, reviewing balance sheets and income statements.

    + Prepare investor distribution batch file uploads to the investor portal.

    + Assist in the preparation and tracking of the corporate budget.

    + Ensure compliance with annual statutory reporting and payments.

    + Cultivate close working relationships with property managers, accountants, and field personnel.

    + Monitor timely payments of monthly debt service, asset management fees, and other financial obligations.

    + Collaborate with external auditors and assist with audit work papers and documentation.

    + Contribute to the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.

    + Update and maintain policies, procedures, and a Critical Dates tracker.

    + Assist in special projects, using problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

    Essential Skills

    + Accounting expertise, particularly in real estate and tax accounting.

    + Proficiency in month-end processes, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.

    + Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

    + Knowledge of QuickBooks.

    + A Bachelor's degree in business management or an accounting-related field.

    + A minimum of five years of accounting experience, preferably in the real estate industry.

    + Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    + Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Self-starter mentality with innovative problem-solving skills.

    + Excellent interpersonal abilities for fostering collaborative work relationships.

    + Demonstrated organizational skills for multitasking and managing projects.

    + Ability to coordinate activities within a team-oriented environment.

    Work Environment

    This role requires working 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule: 3 days on-site and 2 days remote. Once fully trained, the schedule can adjust to 1 day in office and 4 days remote. The position provides an opportunity to grow within a strong organization that values training and development in real estate accounting.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilbraham, Massachusetts.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.84 - $33.65/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Wilbraham,MA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.