Accounting Manager

Description

• Assists with internal or external audits as assigned.
• Oversees and monitors resolution of utility invoice exceptions and customer service requests.
• Evaluates, develops, and documents accounting procedures, policies, and controls.
• Reviews analytics and variance explanations for revenue, expense and balance sheet accounts prepared by associates.
• Acts as accounting liaison with community and corporate management, other departments, and third-party vendors.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting prepared by staff and senior accountants for over 300 properties
• Compile and/or review financials reports and analyses which are shared with Controller and Corporate
• Evaluates and implements process improvements and efficiencies.
• Analyzes general ledger account activity, balances, and variances.
• Review and Post journal entries.
• Train new staff members and prepare or review special projects.
• Approves disbursements and evaluates agreements for reporting/payment obligations.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in assigned accounting section and related systems, analytics, policies, and procedures. Sections include debt and bank reconciliations, expense and utilities, and revenue (fixed assets/depreciation and intercompany).
• Manages all personnel duties including recruiting, scheduling, work assignments, training, coaching and development as well as performance appraisals.
• Develops an expertise in systems for GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, and vendor websites.
• Manages the monthly and mid-month timeline for a team of accountants to ensure timely and accurate financials with variance explanations and related account reconciliations.

Requirements

• Demonstrates ability to effectively train and supervise staff.
• Exhibits superior time management and organization skills.
• Evaluates and understands financial transactions, systems and related industry practices or terms.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Possesses ability to work under strict deadlines and pressure.
• Possesses strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrates advanced Excel skills required with VB Macro experience a plus.
• Exhibits excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with ability to work with all levels including upper management and non-accountants.
• 4-5 years' experience required, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (required)
• Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles relating to General Ledger accrual accounting and related system expertise in GL, AR, PR, AP and Fixed Assets.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance