Accounting Manager

POSITION: Accounting Manager

SUMMARY: This position supports the Accounting Department in recording and retrieving financial details of the company, including maintaining financial records.

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Accounting

FLSA STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

ESSENTIAL EXPECTATIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the Vice President of Accounting to develop and maintain strong internal controls, procedures and     strategic goals.
• Manage Property Management Accounting team.
• Review and post transactions to ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Review and approve work products from staff accountants.
• Review monthly financial statements prepared by staff accountants.
• Prepare and/or review audit workpapers as necessary to complete corporate and subsidiary audits.
• Prepare and/or review financial compliance reports required by funding agencies.
• Oversee property management recurring journal entries.
• Assist with Impact Seven invoicing to properties and Impact Management Group.
• Backup property accountants.
• Assist with Impact Seven financial statement preparation.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend appropriate meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain education and professional expertise through attendance at job-related seminars, conferences and workshops.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: Yes, manage a team of accounting professions assigned to Property Management.      

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: An advanced degree in business, accounting, management, or a field appropriate to the essential duties and responsibilities is required.  Three to five years of relevant work experience is required. A Certified Public Accountant is preferred.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Proficient with MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel and Adobe Acrobat. Experience with Yardi is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are required. Ability to communicate professionally and cultivate positive working relationships with a diverse range of people, both internal and external to the organization is essential. Communicate optimistically, positively, and with honesty and openness.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform, understand and interpret financial reports, including pro-forma income statements and balance sheets. Ability to do basic algebra is required. An understanding of percentages, rates of return and ratios is important.

REASONING SKILLS: Ability to balance expectations with available financial and human resources will be a critical requirement for the organization’s long-term success.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The Manager of Accounting must be able to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Good organizational skills and attention to detail are a must. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of all organizational information.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver’s license with current vehicle insurance is required to meet the position’s travel requirements, as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands are as follows:

• Ability to cope with job-related pressure and challenges associated with deadlines.
• Ability to bend down.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to travel when required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment expectations include the following:

• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere and willing to help others when needed.
• Ability to communicate with internal staff, customers and external parties in a friendly, respectful, courteous and professional manner.
• Timely completion of communications and tasks.
• Ability to support concerns with recommendations for improvement.

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000