Accounting Manager

Newmark•Memphis, TN

18d

About The Position

The Accounting Manager provides direct oversight and leadership to a team of accountants, helping them meet client objectives. The role is accountable for client satisfaction by ensuring accurate monthly financial reporting and excellent customer service to clients and property managers. It also provides leadership, mentoring, coaching, and training to Newmark employees assigned to the manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3–5 years of previous accounting experience.
Experience with full-cycle accounting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
Experience with a computerized accounting system.
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Excellent people and managerial skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to offer solutions to resolve issues.
Ability to read and understand complex documents such as lease agreements and property management agreements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Yardi or MRI.

Responsibilities

Review monthly financial reports prepared by accountants for accuracy and completeness.
Ensure staff follow client and Newmark policies and procedures.
Assist clients with one-off requests and ensure the team provides a high level of customer service to property managers and clients.
Identify creative ways to continuously improve service delivery and achieve client accounting objectives.
Provide one-on-one and team training, developing staff skills through frequent communication.
Motivate staff to meet deadlines.
Respond to and resolve requests and issues from management teams and clients; research open accounting issues and identify potential issues or conflicts.
Assist property managers with budget preparation, as needed.
Assist with or complete Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations, or calculate and post monthly or quarterly CAM true-up entries, as needed.
Support client audits by providing requested documents and answering questions.
Review internal audit samples for the annual SOC1 client accounting audit report.
Coordinate accounting matters with other departments, locations, and divisions.
Help structure and execute the portfolio work plan in accordance with client accounting policies and procedures.
Support client accounting initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.