Accounting Manager - Realty Income

Position Overview:  

The Manager, Accounting is responsible for working with Accounting Management to account for global transactions in accordance with US GAAP, tracking these transactions for internal and external reporting purposes, and reviewing schedules that support financial data disclosed to the public. The Accounting Manager is also responsible for managing the accounting team members. 

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger/Financial Statements

• Manage the overall coordination of the month-end close within the accounting team to meet company’s reporting deadline. 
• Review various consolidated AR and revenue workpapers for global portfolio and approve corresponding journal entries.
• Analyze and interpret AR and revenue GL data to ensure proper revenue recognition under US GAAP.
• Review and assist Accountants with monthly fluctuation analysis.
• Review straight-line rent analysis and adjusting entries.
• Prepare/review AR and revenue related quarterly financial disclosures and board materials for company’s public fillings and board meetings.

External/Internal Audit

• Assist in audits and analysis of consolidated level financials, as well as leading walk-throughs of internal controls.
• Document and certify accounting procedures and processes. 

Other Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and lead Accountants for their personal growth and to accomplish company/department’s objectives.
• Collaborate with the Senior Accounting Manager to establish weekly and monthly work schedules for accountants.
• Research, interpret and apply accounting standards as needed.
• Support/back up other accounting functions as needed.
• Consistently review current processes for improvement.
• Cross-train accountants to provide backup coverage.
• Performs other special projects as assigned.
• Work with external and internal parties to resolve accounting issues.
• Present updates on process changes to the team and wider organization.

Qualifications: 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have a clear and thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Ability to research and summarize new or newly applicable accounting standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high growth environment and meet public company reporting deadlines. 
• Must be organized, detailed, flexible, efficient, and take ownership of own work product.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to supervise and lead others.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant work experience, including management experience.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. 
• 2-3+ years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Real estate industry experience preferred.

What you will get in return:  

The base salary for this role is in the range of $98,568 - $158,543. You may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and an annual discretionary stock award, (dependent on date of hire) to be discussed during the initial phone interview. Base salary and total compensation package determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, education, skills, performance, and abilities, as well as internal equity, company performance, and alignment with market data.  Realty Income will be accepting applications for this role until June 28, 2024. Should the company deem necessary, the application deadline may be extended without further notice. To apply please click the “Apply” button.      

Most US based full-time and part-time roles come with flexible schedules. We offer a best-in-class benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Our 401(k)-retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible compensation. Realty Income also offers other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits, along with 12 PTO hours every month; in addition to 12 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. Realty Income’s purpose is to build enduring relationships and brighter financial futures, and this starts with you! 

Why Realty Income?   

Realty Income, The Monthly Dividend Company®, is an S&P 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats^® index. For more than five decades, we have invested in people and places to deliver dependable monthly dividends that increase over time. The company is structured as a REIT, and its monthly dividends are supported by the cash flow from approximately 15,450⁽¹⁾ real estate properties primarily owned under long-term net lease agreements with commercial clients. To date, the company has declared 645 consecutive common stock monthly dividends throughout its 55-year operating history and increased the dividend 124 times since Realty Income's public listing in 1994 (NYSE: O). Our company attracts individuals who value integrity, perseverance, and teamwork. If you appreciate working in a professional environment that rewards employees based on merit and values a work-life balance, make sure to apply today!