Manager, Property Accounting

The RMR Group•Atlanta, GA

11d•$115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Manage a group of Staff and Senior Property Accountants responsible for the Accounting function of multiple residential real estate properties. This position requires close coordination with Corporate Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Systems Management, as well as Property Management personnel. The Accounting Manager is responsible for oversight of all general ledger activity of their assigned porfolio of properties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Proficiency with Property Management/Accounting software (Yardi), preferred.
Strong proficiency with Excel and other Windows applications.
4+ years of combined (public or private) accounting experience, preferably within the Residential or Commercial Real Estate Industry.
Ability to manage and develop team members.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Must be a team oriented, problem solver.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential.
Proven technical accounting aptitude and skills are required.
Strong attention to detail and solid analytical skills are a must.
Ability to collaborate with internal and external teams.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
Proficiency with Property Management/Accounting software (Yardi), preferred.

Responsibilities

Review GAAP financial statements, budgets, analysis, and supporting work papers prepared by Property Accountants.
Develop and maintain high quality standards for the team.
Ensure that monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes and reporting are accurate and completed within scheduled dates.
Ensure that all debt compliance deadlines are met, including bank reporting requirements as well as payment requirements.
Ensure that accounting practices are in accordance with GAAP.
Lead presentations to Senior Management on operating results.
Provide backup support for Property Accountants as needed.
Fulfill primary accounting responsibilities as required due to leaves of absence, vacations, heavy workloads and deadlines, other transition times, etc.
Support the department on special projects and Senior Management requests.
Manage Property Accountants and Senior Property Accountants including, but not limited to, performance reviews, workload distributions, hiring, training, and cross training of staff.
Participate in training programs, including leading select events.
Strive to improve procedures within the department, and in the Accounting Department’s interaction with other departments.
Provide support to the Corporate Accounting and Property Management teams.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Plans (FSA)
401(k) Plan with Employer Match
Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Matching Gift Program
Wide Array of Voluntary, Employee-Paid Benefits to choose from including Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection & Pet Insurance