The successful candidate should have a working knowledge of multifamily real estate and must be a self-starter, organized, trustworthy, reliable, punctual, detail-oriented and personable.
This position is based out of their HQ in Chicago.
Accounting Manager Responsibilities:
- Hire, train and manage a team of staff and senior accountants
- Review monthly operating statements and variance explanations for accuracy and completeness
- Review property level payables and receivables; inquire of property management team about unusual activity or past due balances
- Review and maintain property fixed asset records, including GAAP and tax depreciation
- Review monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by staff accountants and ensure timely clearance of reconciling items
- Assist in the training of on-site and off site staff on STYL policies and procedures related to accounting, reporting, and payable processing
- Process payroll for STYL Residential
- Assist with year end audit
- Evaluate and improve existing policies, procedures, systems, and timelines
- Administer company P Card program used by on-site managers
- Administer company Gift Card program for resident referrals and retention
- Calculate and bill monthly property management and ancillary fees
- Research relevant accounting issues and document findings/conclusions
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings of general ledger in accordance with GAAP
- Perform other duties as assigned
Accounting Manager Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree required in Accounting
- 5+ years of experience in accounting
- CPA strongly preferred
- Previous experience with institutional real estate accounting
- Proficiency using RealPage, Yardi and similar systems
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP
- Excellence time management skills
- Strict attention to detail
- High degree of confidentiality required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite products
- Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
- Ability to meet stringent deadlines in a fast paced, results-oriented environment
Thank you,
Steve Oetking
Senior Project Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
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