Accounting Manager Job Seattle Washington USA,Accounting

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Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 per year, Exempt

Schedule: Full-time;
Hybrid, Monday
- Friday, with 1 - 2 in-office days per week

Thrive's Purpose is to be the most trusted partner in property management by delivering outstanding results for clients, inspiring associate engagement, and elevating living experiences for residents. By cultivating award-winning workplaces, we foster an environment of connection, compassion, and fun. We are dedicated to our boutique, at-scale approach to property management and building communities that flourish, which stems from hiring strong associates to grow with Team Thrive!

Our Values are simple: Do the Right Thing, Do Work to be Proud of, and Be a Great Place to Work.

Benefits Voted as a best workplace in Washington and Portland for several consecutive years, Thrive builds on its culture by offering the following benefits:

Unlimited Vacation
Accrued Sick Leave
Flexible, hybrid schedule
Employer matched 401k retirement plan
12 Paid Holidays
Paid Birthday, Personal Day, and Day of Service
Discretionary Bonus Potential
$0 premium medical, dental, and vision insurance effective 1st of the month following your start date
Fully covered Long-term disability insurance for associates
Fully covered basic life insurance for associates with supplemental life insurance options
24/7 Everyday Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-term Disability insurance
Pet Insurance discounts
Parking & Transit Commuter Benefits
Annual professional development reimbursement
Training opportunities and career progression/growth plans
Company-wide parties and events

What You'll Own
- Essential Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development
Lead the accounting team and oversee the hiring, onboarding, training, and development of team members.
Manage associate performance and development through:

Coaching and ongoing feedback
Professional development
Performance reviews
Corrective action, when needed

Client Accounting & Financial Oversight

Lead Client Accounting operations and oversee the monthly accounting cycle for assigned properties, including:

Property cash flow monitoring and forecasting
Month-end close review
Preliminary financial review
Journal entry and bank reconciliation compliance
Monthly financial reporting package review

Manage property-level financial obligations and transactions, including:

Owner distribution calculations
Draw requests and funding schedules
Debt service, tax, and insurance payments

Oversee broader accounting activities, including:

Annual budgeting
Year-end audit requests
Treasury management
General ledger account setup and reporting structure maintenance

Direct redevelopment accounting, including job cost, cash, and work-in-progress reconciliations.
Support the implementation and rollout of ancillary property operations systems.

Client & Cross-Functional Partnership

Serve as a key accounting partner to clients, site teams, regional leadership and home office departments.
Communicate with clients regarding monthly financial deliverables, owner distributions, and other accounting requests.
Provide accounting guidance, support, and training to Community Managers and Regional Managers.
Develop and implement policies and procedures that improve communication, financial controls, and efficiency between accounting and property operations.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Two or more years of supervisory or people leadership experience
Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements
Knowledge of effective accounting controls
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and sound judgment
Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams
Customer-service mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
Experience with Yardi, MRI, and/or affordable housing accounting preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a…