Property Accounting Manager

Description

SUMMARY The Accounting Manager oversees day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with company policies, and efficiency across accounting workflows. This role is responsible for reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, and internal controls. The Accounting Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional departments and provides leadership, guidance, and process improvements. This is a salary, exempt position reporting to the Senior Controller.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties represent typical responsibilities for this role; additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activities, month-end and year-end close, and preparation of internal financial statements.

• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Analyze property and corporate financial data to identify variances, trends, and opportunities for improved financial performance.

• Oversee cash management processes, including weekly cash requirements, payment approvals, and coordination with Accounts Payable and Property teams.

• Ensure lender reporting requirements are completed accurately and on schedule, including quarterly compliance packages and covenant monitoring.

• Manage preparation of distributions, CAM reconciliations, loan compliance data, and other regulated reporting.

• Serve as a key point of contact for internal departments (Legal, Asset Management, Finance) and external partners (Auditors, Banks, Consultants).

• Oversee job cost reporting for renovations and capital projects, ensuring proper tracking and compliance.

• Lead process improvement initiatives to strengthen internal controls, streamline workflows, and enhance reporting quality.

• Coordinate audit requests and support annual audit processes by providing required schedules and documentation.

• Special requested as assigned by the senior controller

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience; prior management or supervisory experience strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting best practices.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems, Entrata a plus.

• Experience in property management or real estate accounting required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and modern accounting systems.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prepare accurate reports, manage deadlines, and drive results.

• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools at an intermediate to advanced level.

• Experience with multi-entity organizations including consolidation reporting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The employee is regularly required to sit at a desk, talk, listen, and use hands to operate a computer. Must be able to lift up to twenty pounds and maintain focus for extended computer-based tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels. The employee may occasionally need to work a flexible schedule, overtime, and/or travel as required.