Our client in the real estate industry has an immediate need for a Temporary or Temp – perm Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager is responsible for the timely and accurate financial reporting of the properties in Company’s multifamily development portfolio. Responsibilities include managing month-end close process, review of monthly account reconciliations, posting journal entries as necessary, creation and review of development draw packages, monthly financial reporting and other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting staff and manage monthly full-cycle accounting functions for multiple multifamily development properties including preparation/review of journal entries, account reconciliations and monitoring/reviewing receivables and payables.


• Act as a liaison and relationship manager to initiate and manage coordinating accounting duties with operational personnel (i.e. portfolio management, asset management, community and property/general managers) and third parties (i.e. partners, vendors, banking institutions, etc.).


• Monitor accounting policies and procedures to ensure internal controls are maintained, accounting principles are followed, and financial data is valid and reliable. Provide guidance on the application of GAAP principles and other applicable regulations.


• Provide detailed accounting review of all development property financial statements, and work with Asset Management and Development to provide quality financial packets for CFO and Executive Management review, including monthly MD&A and variance analysis explanations.


• Review monthly management fee billings.


• Work with accounting staff, Development and Asset Management to ensure timely payment of invoices.


• Assist Asset Management with reforecasts and budgets.


• Provide assistance to Development and Asset Management on coding invoices and reconciling ledgers, when necessary.


• Review fixed asset accounting functions and manage depreciation schedules, as necessary.


• Review bank reconciliations.


• Review accounting entries for new properties/assets commencing operations.


• Accurately perform/review standard recurring and ad hoc investment level accounting transactions with limited oversight, working with supervisor and operational personnel to resolve complex transactions.


• Support the CFO by serving as the detail reviewer and manager of all monthly financial packets, and other reports as requested.


• Assist with and interact with outside accounting firms for year-end audits, tax returns and cost segregation studies.


• Work closely with Multifamily Accounting team and Asset Management to smooth transition from development to operations, including Yardi property setup.


• Participate in special projects and prepare ad-hoc reports as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and organizational skills required, including the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines


• Excellent time management skills, drive to take initiative, use of good judgment, strong sense of urgency and attention to detail in order to carry multiple projects through to completion


• Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events


• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal professionally with clients, vendors, and co-workers through email, on the phone and in person


• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel


• Strong knowledge and experience with Yardi


• Ability to keep sensitive information highly confidential


• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for further clarification when necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Staff/Senior accountants

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, with strong knowledge of GAAP, accrual basis accounting and financial reporting


• 4-6 years of real estate experience strongly preferred