Assistant Client Accounting Manager

Job Title Assistant Client Accounting Manager()Job Description Summary The Assistant Client Accounting Manager is responsible for assisting the Client Accounting Manager with all aspects of portfolio reporting and accounting team oversight within Multifamily Client Accounting. The Assistant Client Accounting Manager is the primary contact for accounting team members regarding general questions or troubleshooting issues. The position uses accounting management skills and independent judgment to provide expert knowledge and leadership to accounting team members.

Job Description Essential

Job Duties:

Assist the Accounting Manager in leading, managing, coaching and developing an Accounting Team, including monitoring and evaluating performance, in order to ensure performance standards are met, retention is achieved and career development milestones are realized

Assist or act as accounting liaison for strategic or key client(s) as assigned, as well as provide supervision, direction and support to Accountants for all properties within assigned team/client portfolio(s) to ensure activity is recorded and reports are prepared in accordance with the property management agreement, client requirements, company policies and applicable accounting principles

Conduct Second Level Reviews of financial statements as assigned to ensure accuracy and compliance standards are met, and evaluate Accountant’s performance thereto

Collaborate with asset management group to obtain information on acquisitions/dispositions within assigned client portfolio(s), and provide guidance to Accountants to ensure acquisition/disposition accounting is performed in agreement with Property Management Agreement Assist the Accounting Manager in monitoring critical payments for assigned team/portfolio(s) including, but not limited to, mortgages, taxes, insurance, owner distributions and corporate billing

Participate in recruiting, onboarding and training of accounting team members, as assigned

Meet with the Accounting Manager monthly to discuss client relationships, employee matters and department issues, and immediately escalate critical issues

Assess department workflows to recommend improvements in operating efficiencies and effectiveness, as well as collaborate with Multifamily Client Accounting Management and subject matter experts on the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures

Record activity and prepare comprehensive financial reporting packages for assigned properties in collaboration with accounting leadership, property management and clients, and ensure such activity is recorded and reports are prepared in accordance with the property management agreement, client requirements, company policies and applicable accounting principles

Analyze property-level activity, financial reports and trends to identify and correct irregularities, detect fraud and ensure accurate representation of the property’s operational and financial position

Exercise independent judgment relative to the timeliness, recognition and classification of transactions in accordance with GAAPComply and assist with internal and external audits by providing appropriate documentation and information as requested by the Audit Team, as well as review 3rd party audit findings for accuracy and reasonableness

Adhere to and enforce policies, internal controls and ethical standards established by the department and company, and apply quality measures within all areas of responsibility to support the company’s purpose and values

Assist with internal projects, perform duties of Client Accounting Manager or accounting team members (in their absence) or perform other related duties, as requested

Education/Experience/Training:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Work Experience:

Requires a minimum of four years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceo Advanced general ledger and financial reporting experience, including consolidated entitieso Industry-related experience preferred

Experience working within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Specialized Knowledge/

Skills:

o Ability to develop and coach others…