Multi-Family Team Lead Accountant

Atrium Management•Orlando, FL

4d•$130,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role will manage full-cycle accounting for a multifamily ( non-HOA ) property portfolio, ensuring reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and alignment with property stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for month-end close, budget inputs, reconciliations, and owner-facing reporting. The ideal candidate combines deep accounting experience with the ability to scale workflows, communicate clearly, and take ownership with minimal supervision. This role will also lead a team of 4-7 accountants , providing guidance, training, and oversight to ensure timely and accurate reporting. The Multifamily Team Lead Accountant will report directly to the Controller and will work on-site out of our corporate headquarters in the heart of Orlando’s vibrant Milk District!

Requirements

Oversee a combined portfolio of 40-50 multifamily apartment properties
HOA experience is NOT applicable
3+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role within an accounting department. Demonstrated ability to manage, train, and develop junior accountants.
Proven experience communicating complex financial data and providing clear explanations to non-finance stakeholders, including property owners and senior leadership.
Deep expertise in multifamily non-HOA apartment community accounting practices, including advanced knowledge of journal entries, accruals, bank reconciliations, and property-level financials.
5+ years of professional experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
Experience with multifamily residential apartment portfolios (non-HOA) totaling 1,000+ units.
Proficient in accrual-based accounting and monthly close cycles.
Prior use of accounting tools such as AppFolio , QuickBooks , Buildium , or Caliber .
Advanced Excel proficiency.
Exceptional attention to detail, calendar discipline, and accuracy.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
Multifamily Property Portfolio experience in bookkeeping/accounting is required.
Minimum of 3 years of leadership / management experience within an accounting department.
This is not available for remote work. Position will be in-office, based in Orlando, FL.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (from an accredited university)
Experience preparing financial reports for property owners or asset managers
Familiarity with reporting SOPs and internal control workflows
Client-facing communication experience in a U.S. business setting
History of contributing to efficiency initiatives or systemization efforts (e.g., process automation, checklist refinement)

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end accounting workflows: Bank and credit card reconciliations Journal entries and general ledger maintenance AP/AR coordination with on-site teams Rent roll validation, collections tracking, and invoice matching Budget input, variance analysis, and forecasting
Oversee and review the work of junior accountants to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Present complete property financials, including balance sheets and other key reports, directly to ownership groups and leadership teams.
Act as the primary point of contact for ownership groups, addressing complex inquiries and explaining financial data in a clear and concise manner.
Lead initiatives to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and team efficiency across the portfolio.
Develop and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for the accounting team.
Prepare and deliver monthly financial packages for internal and external stakeholders, including: Profit & Loss statements Balance Sheets Rent Rolls Aging Reports (Receivables & Payables) Vendor expense summaries and supporting documentation Cash flow statements
Directly manage, train, and mentor a team of 3-5 property accountants.
Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to team members.
Distribute workload and ensure all deadlines are met.
Perform accrual-based accounting for 7–10 multifamily properties.
Maintain accurate, compliant financial records and ensure timely transaction entry.
Collaborate across departments to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.
Assist with year-end audits, tax prep, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Contribute to internal process improvement initiatives (e.g., checklist streamlining, reporting automation).