Accounting Manager

Full Job Description

Overview:

• As a leader in the national owner/developer industry of luxury multi-family communities and commercial properties, we strive to cultivate a fun, productive, and exciting work environment where hard work is recognized and rewarded.
• Teamwork is at the core of our culture, and we are always seeking talented individuals to join our winning team! If you are a team player and a top performer, this very well could be the place for you! Apply today!
• As a Staff Accountant, candidates will assist in all phases of accounting, including financial reports, analysis, budgets, and general ledger maintenance.
• Candidates must be highly organized and detail-oriented, with a solid ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Candidates must possess the ability to work well as part of a team within Richdale Apartments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities:

Your specific duties in this role will include:

• Designing and maintaining accounting systems and controls that meet policy standards as set by Management
• Managing monthly close and reconciliation process
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating the year-end close process
• Having an excellent understanding of the general ledger to maintain and manage all aspects of the general ledger
• Preparing and/or reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including cash flow statements
• Researching authoritative literature for proper treatment of accounting topics
• Providing internal and/or external financial analysis, consultation, and decision support
• Working with management on financial projections and financial modeling
• Assisting CFO with special projects as necessary
• Managing revenue recognition policies and practices
• Managing vendor relationships for insurance, payroll, and healthcare
• Supervising accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general accounting departments
• Training, coaching, developing, evaluating & retaining competent accounting staff
• Demonstrating problem-solving and analytical abilities where problems are complex
• Providing value-based and market-based analysis that drive decisions
• Using uncertainty tools to provide a range of scenarios and decision points
• Embracing and managing change

Qualifications:

• Must possess strong analytical, communication, organizational, technology and leadership skills
• Have at least 5 -10 years of accounting or finance experience, including previous management responsibility and comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting but prefer applicants who have also earned certification as a certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA)
• Must be very detail-oriented with strong oral and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to work independently and the ability to work effectively with senior members of other departments
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated commitment to teamwork