Assistant Manager, Accounting

Responsible for the accounting and financial reporting for one or more functional areas: fixed assets, construction and development, property operating expenses (including the prepaid or accrual associated with those expenses), and/or recovery of property operating expenses, with emphasis on process improvement, leadership of one or more direct reports, and account analysis and review in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), SOX requirements and Company policy.

• →Fully proficient in accounting and financial reporting for one or more functional areas: fixed assets, construction and development, property operating expenses (including the prepaid or accrual associated with those expenses), and/or recovery of property operating expenses.
• →Demonstrate an understanding of and be able to train and assist the Property Accounting team in all functional areas.
• →Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies and procedures, including compliance with identified internal controls.
• →Maintain documentation of policies and procedures and ensure they meet the ongoing needs of the business and continually identify opportunities for improvement.
• →Proactively identify areas of process improvement to create more effective and automated processes, and lead or assist with implementation as appropriate.
• →Maintain a system of performance metrics and other feedback mechanisms that measure and monitor the overall performance of the Property Accounting team. Utilize these performance metrics and feedback channels to provide ongoing feedback to the Property Accounting team.
• →Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and act as a role model to the Property Accounting team in a manner that encourages and rewards commitment, results, and meets ongoing business needs. Facilitate and encourage a collaborative team environment between Property Accounting and other Accounting teams and various teams within the Business.
• →Drive delivery of exceptional customer service to all internal customers and maintain ongoing communication with a variety of stakeholders to ensure accuracy of financial statements, and a complete understanding of the financial reporting requirements.
• →Develop individual skills as needed to ensure continued ability to assist with development of direct reports, key initiatives, projects, and process improvements.
• →Prepare, review and approve journal entries and workpapers, ensuring accuracy and completeness of support.
• →Reconcile and critically review assigned accounts. Maintain a complete and accurate set of working papers for all assigned accounts.
• →Prepare and review supporting schedules for applicable external reporting requirements, including documentation for all SOX requirements.
• →Perform and monitor the performance of key internal controls and assist internal and external auditors in the testing of such controls.
• →Perform ad-hoc analysis and other duties as required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Some out of area and overnight travel may be expected.

Experience: Minimum five (5) years accounting experience preferably in real estate related activities and receivables.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with an emphasis in accounting.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.