7+ years in Real Estate Accounting, with 5+ years in a managerial role.
Property Management/Real Estate experience is highly preferred.
Background in Affordable Real Estate accounting is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like vlookups and pivot tables.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
BA or BS in Accounting/Finance required, with knowledge of GAAP.
Experience with Yardi software is preferred.
Responsibilities
Manage daily accounting functions for a team of Property Accountants, ensuring timely financial statement reviews and approvals.
Communicate effectively with third-party clients regarding financial statements and tax-related inquiries.
Oversee transitions of new properties and manage dispositions, including preparation of sale pro-rations.
Collaborate with the operations team on annual budgets, reforecasts, and financial statement preparation.
Provide training, performance management, and goal planning for Property Accountants.
Work with the VP of Property Accounting to meet monthly, year-end, and audit requirements.
Successfully multi-task and manage deadlines across various property management software.
Benefits
Paid Time Off.
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life Insurance; Prescription coverage.
Tax-Advantaged Spending Accounts (HSA or FSA).
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Full Job Description
About the Job
The Accounting Manager, under the direction of the VP, Property Accounting works collaboratively to manage financial aspects of KETTLER Managements apartment communities. We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer-service focused individual. This individual will be responsible to manage a team of Accountants with a portfolio of properties (approximately 30-35 properties). This individual will work with auditors on the annual audit and other analyses related to the month-end and year-end close and have the ability to consistently meet reporting deadlines. The successful candidate will reside in the Virginia, D.C., Maryland region.
Compensation: $110k-$130k.
We offer a robust Benefits Package including, but not limited to:
Paid Time Off.
Health, Dental, Vision insurance; Life Insurance; Prescription coverage.
Tax-Advantaged Spending Accounts (HSA or FSA).
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Responsibilities:
Manages day to day accounting functions of Property Accountants to include review/approval of the monthly financial statements, bank reconciliations, wires, etc., while meeting the internal/external deadlines.
Effectively communicate with all 3rd party clients on financial statement questions, distributions, business license filings, personal property tax filings and other Tax related questions.
Oversee and manage transitions of new properties as well as dispositions (sale or management transition) to include preparation of sale pro-rations.
Work in partnership with the operations team on the annual budgets, reforecasts, Cash funding draws, and financial statement preparation.
Provide training, discipline, goal planning, and performance management for a team of Property Accountants.
Work with VP, Property Accounting in meeting monthly, end of year, and audit requirements.
Ability to successfully multi-task and manage multiple deadlines within multiple property management softwares.
Has sufficient knowledge of GAAP and industry standards.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 7 (seven) years of experience in an Real Estate Accounting department and at least 5 (five) years as a Manager or related people leadership role.
