Accounting Manager - Strategic Response Team
About The Position
AIR Communities is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their centralized team in the Denver Tech Center, CO. This role is responsible for reviewing and overseeing high-priority initiatives within the accounting department, including rotational assignments. The ideal candidate will work independently, possess strong technical expertise and business knowledge, and ensure the accuracy of corporate financial records. This includes preparing and reviewing financial reports, journal entries, variance analysis, and rollforwards. The Accounting Manager will also act as a subject matter expert for specialized accounting areas and systems, providing training and troubleshooting. Additionally, they will serve as a Team Leader, responsible for onboarding new hires, leading projects, and resolving issues. This role owns special projects that impact policies and procedures and ensures compliance with internal controls. Collaboration with other departments to share accounting data, improve efficiencies, and implement process improvements is also a key aspect of this position.
Requirements
- Experience reviewing monthly journal entries, accruals, reclasses, etc.
- Experience reviewing variance analysis.
- Experience reviewing actual to budget/forecast analysis.
- Experience with monthly, quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
- 4-6+ years of relevant experience.
- Proficient financial system skills with an emphasis on Excel, SmartView
- Superb attention to detail.
- Nimble problem solver who enjoys complex challenges.
- Demonstrates quality customer service, teamwork, and cultural fit.
Nice To Haves
- Workday Financials experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Reviews and oversees high-priority initiatives across the accounting department, including rotational assignments.
- Ensures accuracy of corporate financial records, which includes preparing and reviewing financial reports, journal entries, variance analysis, and rollforwards.
- Acts as a subject matter expert for specialized accounting areas/systems, including training and trouble shooting in area of expertise.
- Acts as Team Leader including onboarding new hires, leading projects, and resolving issues.
- Owns special projects that impact policies and procedures.
- Complies with internal controls.
- Collaborates among departments to share accounting data, improve efficiencies, and implement process improvements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- HSA with company sponsored contributions
- FSA (traditional and dependent care FSA)
- Short and long-term disability paid by the company
- 401(K) plus company contributions
- Paid Vacation
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Pet-Insurance
- Up to 100% Reimbursement on Professional Certification/Licensing for Job Related Curriculums
- Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks, following the birth or adoption of a child.
- Consumer discounts from various products and services including travel planning, wireless phones, health and fitness, home appliances, and more.
- 15 hours of paid time annually to give-back to your community.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth including realistic job previews, in person and virtual leadership training, and performance improvement courses.
- 25% Rent Discount available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
