Position Title: Accounting Manager (Remote)
The Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the property management accounting function for a growing organization. This position manages a team of three Staff Accountants while serving as a key resource for property managers and ownership. The role emphasizes technical accounting, requiring a strong grasp of GAAP principles to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. Additionally, the manager will focus on mentoring and developing team members, fostering a collaborative environment that supports growth and efficiency. The position offers flexibility in work hours and the opportunity for a fully remote role, with occasional travel required.
Accounting Manager Responsibilities - Manage portfolio accounting for assigned properties, with increased involvement during lease-up and stabilization phases
- Prepare monthly financial reports for property portfolios
- Coordinate audit and tax workpapers and liaise with external auditors
- Review the work of staff accountants to ensure compliance with GAAP and accuracy across properties
- Act as a resource for property managers regarding resident ledger and payment inquiries
- Oversee staff performance reviews, PTO approvals, and provide daily training and support
- Monitor accounts receivable performance and delinquency metrics
- Provide oversight for accounts payable and accounts receivable within property management accounting
Accounting Manager Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in accounting
- The ability to work a fully remote role
- Some leadership experience
- Strong technical accounting skills with the ability to produce and review monthly property financials
- Proven training and mentorship mindset; patient and open to change management
- Ability to manage three Staff Accountants, including performance coaching and PTO approvals
- Comfortable working in a remote environment with a camera-on culture and the ability to travel to Missoula as required
- Experience in property management, accounting, or public accounting/audit is highly relevant
- Familiarity with LIHTC and low-income housing tax credits is preferred
- Ability to operate on Mountain Time core hours overlap
- Experience in affordable housing is preferred
- Master's degree or a CPA is preferred
- Public accounting/audit background at the Senior to Manager level is preferred
- RealPage experience or similar software knowledge is preferred
- LIHTC experience and/or certification is preferred
- Experience in affordable housing or property management environments is preferred
Benefits: - Two weeks of paid time off (PTO) per year
- Paid volunteer days
- Birthday day off during the birthday month
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees
- Health coverage begins the first of the month following the hire date
- Dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance options available
- 12 paid holidays plus a birthday day off
- Paid time to vote in November
- Monthly mental health day available as needed
- Employee Assistance Program offering five free therapy sessions per issue
- PTO accrues from day one, usable after a six-month probation period
- $250 annual merchandise allowance after six months
- PTO donation program for medical emergencies
- Bi-weekly payroll
- Unpaid time off may be approved for pre-planned trips during probation
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