Property BookkeeperRobert Half

Description

We are looking for a Property Bookkeeper to oversee full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of residential and commercial real estate assets as well as active development projects in the Shrewsbury, Massachusetts area. This role is responsible for keeping financial records accurate, current, and organized across multiple entities, while supporting timely reporting for leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping experience, confidence working in property management environments, and a hands-on approach to managing daily accounting activity.

Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for multiple property and project entities, ensuring complete and accurate financial records across each account.

Record tenant-related transactions, including recurring charges, incoming payments, adjustments, and other ledger activity within the property management system.

Monitor rent collections, review past-due balances, and coordinate with property operations staff to support follow-up on outstanding accounts.

Administer security deposit and prepaid rent accounting in accordance with Massachusetts requirements, including account tracking, documentation, and interest-related obligations.

Handle accounting tied to resident turnover, such as move-in setup, final account reconciliation, and preparation of deposit return calculations when applicable.

Process vendor invoices, assign expenses to the correct property or project, and manage payment activity for accounts payable and other receivables.

Reconcile operating, reserve, and deposit bank accounts and complete month-end close activities with timely financial reporting for ownership and management.

Support construction and development accounting by tracking project spending, assisting with draw documentation, and maintaining records related to financing compliance.

Prepare financial schedules and supporting documentation for external tax and accounting partners, while also assembling data requested for strategic transactions and reporting needs.

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION PLEASE CALL ME DIRECTLY, ERIC LEBOW 508-205-2127. ALOS, BE READY TO SHARE YOUR MOST UPTO DATE RESUME

Requirements

At least 5 years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience, including hands-on responsibility for both payables and receivables.

Background in property management, real estate, construction, or a closely related environment with multiple entities or projects.

Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop is required.

Experience maintaining tenant ledgers, applying cash receipts, and managing rent-related accounting activity.

Understanding of Massachusetts rules governing security deposits and last months rent.

Ability to perform bank reconciliations, complete month-end close, and produce accurate financial records with minimal oversight.

Familiarity with AppFolio is preferred, and exposure to Procore is a plus.

Excellent organization, communication, discretion, and attention to detail in a deadline-driven setting.

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION PLEASE CALL ME DIRECTLY, ERIC LEBOW 508-205-2127. ALOS, BE READY TO SHARE YOUR MOST UPTO DATE RESUME

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