Accountant, Property Accounting

Primary Purpose of Position:

Act as primary assistant to Senior Accountants relating to day-to-day general accounting tasks such as customer/tenant billings, accounts receivable issues, accounts payable invoice processing and other customer and accounting requests, as well as assisting Senior Accountants with financial and management reporting requirements.

 

Essential Functions:

• Assist Senior Accountants with the quarterly close process, including preparing lead schedules, supporting schedules and generating reports for audit binder.
• Assist the Senior Accountants in the preparation and review of the operating revenue/expense budgets as necessary.
• Assist the Senior Accountants with all 404-compliance responsibilities. 
• Represent Boston Properties as an additional personal contact for customers in resolving Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable questions.
• Perform data entry and updates to the JD Edwards system pertaining to assigned properties including the input of journal entries.
• Prepare the monthly and quarterly Revenue Analysis for the office and retail tenants.
• Explain current and year-to-date revenue and expense variances.
• Generate recurring billing comparison report and analysis on a monthly basis.
• Assist A/R personnel to resolve issues regarding unapplied cash and other tenant billing/receivable issues as necessary.
• Coordinate tenant invoicing through the billable work order system as necessary.
• Coordinate tenant invoicing for building tenant authorizations, and other related charges as requested by the Property Management and Construction Departments.
• Assist Senior Accountant with Lease Tracking responsibilities of which includes obtaining supporting documentation in order to help expedite the process.
• Calculate quarterly sales overage for retail tenants and maintain Sales Tracking Database as necessary.
• Prepare monthly security deposit, letters of credit, accounts receivable, mortgage payables and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist Senior Accountants with Fixed Asset Schedules as it relates to updating FAS and entering depreciation journal entry.
• Maintain monthly Utility expense and Occupancy schedules pertaining to assigned properties.
• Assist Senior Accountant with the preparation of Real Estate Tax I&E forms. 
• Be a positive and productive member of the Core Group.
• Act as back up to other Core Group members.
• Project a positive image of Boston Properties, Inc. to all tenants or outsiders with whom this position has contact.
• 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.

 

Requirements and Qualifications:

• A minimum of an Associates Degree required, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
• A minimum of 0-2 years of related experience required.  Experience in customer service, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable or general accounting preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills coupled with 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 comparable team role and an effective team member and leader.
• Self-confident individual that can operate independently and formulate sound decisions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, deal with diverse problems, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

 

Physical Requirements:

• Involves work of a general office nature usually performed sitting such as operation of a computer.
• Involves work of a general office nature usually performed standing such as operation of a fax and printer.
• Involves movement between departments to facilitate work.

 

Internal and External Contacts:

• Regularly interfaces with Boston Properties employees, Property Managers, and tenants.

 

Reporting Structure:

• This position reports directly to the Senior Manager and VP, Regional Controller.

 

Salary Range:

$64,890 - $97,710. BXP offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary and annual discretionary bonus. The range represents expected base salary; compensation will be determined based on role, skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental coverage, a retirement