Property Accounting Manager

GCHP • New Orleans, LA

3d

About The Position

Primarily responsible for supervising and managing the performance of general accounting functions, including account reconciliations, journal entry posting, and financial statement preparation for the Company’s portfolio of residential properties in a multi-company environment, for developing accounting processes and systems in a changing local and global environment, for managing relationships outside the department, for developing complete reporting packages, and for integrating new properties into the portfolio.

Requirements

• Accounting degree required
• A minimum of 10 years accounting and five years property management accounting and financial reporting experience is required.
• This includes all accounting functions and multi-property experience.
• A minimum of five-year management experience.
• Proficiency in RealPage Accounting or similar property management accounting software and Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to follow and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to read and comprehend financial statements.
• Ability to develop systems to apply to new and developing accounting processes.

Nice To Haves

• Be committed to, and find passion in, GCHP’s mission.
• An energetic individual with high ethical standards.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, critical thinking skills, analytical skills, diplomatic and persistent.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment and communicate effectively.
• Possess initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Property Sr. Accountant(s) and Accountant(s) in all areas of property accounting.
• Communicate with Accountants in resolving any accounting problems or issues.
• Review Financial Statements prepared by Accountants and work with Asset Management in the distribution to Investors and Lenders as Ensure that the monthly Financial Statements and reporting requirements are distributed.
• Ensure that monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting compliance requirements are met.
• Supervise and oversee reserve account transactions included required transfers to reserves and withdrawals for Insurance, taxes, and capital improvement replacement.
• Review, supervise, and oversee the implementation of portfolio’s LPAs/Operating Agreements and other documentation to ensure compliance with all reporting and other relevant requirements.
• Manage all areas of the assigned property portfolio including general ledger postings, account reconciliations for receivables, payables, disbursements, bank accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist Accountants to promote active and frequent communications with Property Management staff in resolving discrepancies in the property management software.
• Develop and update financial statements, accompanying schedules, and other financial reports.
• Assist and oversee the accounting staff with the Onboarding of new Projects.
• Coordinate Onboarding of Property Accounting Staff and accounting training of Property Managers.
• Work closely with the Corporate Accounting staff to handle any special accounting needs.
• Effectively respond to Asset, Regional and Property Management Leadership team questions.
• Develop and mentor Property Accountants to assist with their development.
• Participate in the audit processes.
• Provide support for ongoing audit information.
• Handle audit reviews and postings through finalization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager