Property Accounting Manager

Kidder Mathews Careers • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

In partnership with the Asset Services Team, the Property Accounting Manager will lead a team to work to meet the financial and reporting demands of the bigger Property Team to assure a high level of accuracy and professionalism regarding all portfolio financial requirements, as specified by the property management agreement. In addition, the Property Accounting Manager provides leadership, mentorship, coaching and direction to the designated accounting team, ensuring standardized practices and protocols and enhancing quality control and oversight.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting or a combination of education and experience
• 10+ years accounting experience with 5+ years in the property management industry
• Proficiency with property management accounting systems (Skyline, MRI, Yardi, etc.)
• 2+ years supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting processes and procedures
• Proficient in the following programs: Yardi, Skyline, MRA, Avid, Kardin, ClickPay
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and lead by example
• Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Good communication and organizational skills. Ability to build relationships with clients, vendors and internal partners
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to speak, write and understand English
• Professional communication etiquette with good oral and written communication skills
• Professional level of confidentiality in handling employee information
• Accurate, attentive, detail oriented, with strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated financial analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment and proactively problem solve
• Ability to work outside of normal office hours to meet various deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and organize work load in order to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Demonstrated initiative and trouble shooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow through and complete tasks
• Willingness and demonstration of professional development and continual learning
• Ability to ten key by touch

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of Accounting Associates, Jr. Property Accountants, Property Accountants and Sr. Property Accountants including recruitment, onboarding, supervision, scheduling, training, development, evaluation and disciplinary action of employees
• Provide coaching, direction and leadership to employees in order to achieve company and client results
• Promote and maintain a positive working environment in alignment with Kidder Mathews values
• Ensure accuracy and approve timecards and time off requests for direct reports
• Timely and accurate preparation of all financial reports to client
• Manage daily cash receipts/cash management process ensuring accuracy and on time completion
• Manage and maintain the integrity of tenant data in property management accounting system
• Prepare accruals for Property Managers when relevant at least 48 hours prior to due date of Owner Report
• Prepare monthly variance analysis narrative for Property Manager at least 48 hours prior to due date of Owner Report
• Prepare periodic reforecasts as required by Client
• Oversee batch/verification process of weekly accounts payables ensuring accuracy and on time completion
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliation process ensuring accuracy and on time completion
• Partner with Property Team with preparation of annual CAM reconciliations and estimates
• Partner with Property Team, prepare annual budgets accurately and on time
• Periodically audit monthly reports prepared by team for accuracy
• Perform other duties or projects as requested or required

What This Job Offers

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