Accounting Manager

Job Description:

Role: Accounting Manager

Location: North Plainfield, NJ

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Qualifications:

·      Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

·      Advance degree in Accounting, Finance or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

·      General Ledger and Reporting

·      Manage the overall coordination of the month-end close within the accounting team.

·      Complete month-end closing procedures and accurately review balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations to meet the company’s reporting deadline.

·      Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts for accuracy and reasonableness.

·      Provide explanations of any significant fluctuations to accounts under management.

·      Support the recording of new property acquisitions, additions, and disposition transactions.

·      Review the integration of third-party accounting records into Yardi.

·      Review of journal entries.

·      Maintain overview of sales reporting to ensure current % rent billing.

·      Maintain Insurance-Master policy schedule.

·      Maintain Commissions schedule.

·      Review and approval of water, sewer and tenant repair charges for tenant billing, portfolio wide.

·      Common area maintenance (CAM) & Tax settle-ups for 3rd Party clients

·      Maintain fixed assets/asset additions, portfolio wide.

·      Review of journal entries

Budgeting and Forecasting

·      Support Property Management and Finance teams in monthly/quarterly/annual property budgeting and forecasting processes.

External/Internal Audits

·      Assist in audits and analysis of both internal and external clients.

·      Document and certify accounting procedures and processes.

Other Responsibilities

·      Supervise, train, cross- train and develop staff accountants with reporting packages and construction billing.

·      Support CFO, Controller, accounting staff with ad hoc schedules and analysis.

·      Research, interpret, and apply accounting standards as needed.

·      Consistently review current processes for improvement.

·      Present updates on process changes to the team and wider organization.

Requirements and skills

·      Similar experience as an Accounting Manager or relevant role in accounting

·      Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets

·      Knowledge of IBS, Yardi, Kardin, MRI preferred

·      Knowledge of lease agreements and property financials a plus

·      Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

·      Strong attention to detail and accuracy

·      Strong organizational and communication skills

·      Confidentiality and integrity