What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Monomoy CRE?
Job Title: Senior Accountant
About Monomoy CRE
Monomoy CRE, LLC is a subsidiary of Great Elm Group and manages a private Industrial REIT, build-to-suit development projects, and third-party construction management services. Monomoy focuses on acquiring, managing, and reporting on a diversified industrial real estate portfolio across multiple states.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Boston office. This role will primarily support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and property-level accounting functions across Monomoy’s real estate portfolio, while also gaining exposure to fund-level reporting, financial close processes, and broader accounting responsibilities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to build a foundation in real estate and REIT accounting within a fast-paced investment environment.
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations for Monomoy’s industrial real estate portfolio, with a primary focus on AP/AR processing, cash management support, reconciliations, and financial reporting assistance.
This individual will work closely with the accounting team on monthly close processes, property accounting activities, and special projects while gaining exposure to real estate operations, investor reporting, and fund accounting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and payment requests accurately and timely.
- Assist with accounts payable workflows, coding, approvals, and vendor management.
- Prepare and process tenant billings, rent applications, and cash receipts.
- Support collection efforts and follow up on outstanding tenant balances.
- Maintain organized AP/AR records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with vendor and tenant inquiries professionally and efficiently.
Property Accounting Support
- Assist with day-to-day accounting for assigned properties.
- Support monthly bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
- Help track property-level cash activity and operating expenses.
- Assist with lease-related accounting and tenant bill-back processes.
- Support property tax and insurance tracking across multiple properties.
- Assist with preparation of workpapers and schedules for monthly close.
Financial Reporting & Close Support
- Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes.
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
- Support preparation of financial statements and internal reporting packages.
- Assist with audit requests and documentation gathering.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and ad hoc accounting projects.
- Gain exposure to fund-level reporting and consolidated accounting processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- 1–2 years of accounting experience.
- Internship or prior experience in accounting, AP/AR, real estate, or finance preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software is a plus.
- Yardi experience is a plus but not required.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Eagerness to learn and grow within a real estate accounting team.