We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Portfolio Accountant to join our REIT Portfolio Accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the financial reporting and general ledger functions for a portfolio of real estate assets. You will collaborate closely with internal departments and external auditors to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This is a high-impact role with visibility across the organization and opportunities to lead process improvements.

• Prepare, analyze, and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP-based financial reports and supporting workpapers.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; prepare and review journal entries.
• Support the preparation of SEC filings and related public disclosures for a publicly traded REIT.
• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly and annual procedures.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with debt covenants and other financial reporting requirements.
• Maintain and update cash forecasts; monitor liquidity and funding needs.
• Calculate and facilitate the payment of business management fees to RMR.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Property Accounting, and Corporate Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Review and code corporate payables for assigned portfolios.
• Cross-train on other portfolios and provide support across the department as needed.
• Lead or participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by senior management.
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in real estate, REITs, or public accounting.
• Proficiency with property management/accounting software; Yardi experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with SEC reporting tools (e.g., Workiva) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative, and results-driven environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and timeliness.

The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR) is a leading U.S. alternative asset management company, unique for its focus on commercial real estate (CRE) and related businesses. RMR’s vertical integration is strengthened by over 1,100 real estate professionals in more than 30 offices nationwide who manage over $41 billion in assets under management and leverage more than 35 years of institutional experience in buying, selling, financing and operating CRE. RMR benefits from a scalable platform, a deep and experienced management team and a diversity of real estate strategies across its clients. RMR has been recognized by The Boston Globe as a “Top Place to Work”, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an “ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year” and ranked by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) as having one of the highest number of BOMA 360 designated properties in its portfolio. RMR is headquartered in Newton, MA and was founded in 1986.

RMR’s mission is to create long term value for our clients by managing their investments and assets “like we own it” – an approach that consistently and repeatedly generates opportunities for all our employees, investors and stakeholders. We are guided by six core values:

• Integrity at Our Core.
• Perform Passionately and Effectively.
• Inspired Thinking.
• Like We Own It.
• Power of We.
• Mutual Respect.

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