Property Accounting Manager - Buckingham Search

A growing Real Estate firm seeks a dynamic and driven Property Accounting Manager to join its Chicago office who is responsible for the review and oversight of the property accounting financials, accounting month-end close, monthly variance analysis, and the coaching & development of staff. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of GAAP, a desire to challenge the status quo and having a flexible attitude are key attributes we are seeking. Experience within Real Estate is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage third-party accounting team
• Review consolidated analysis and journal entries prepared by third- party accounting team for the entire portfolio
• Collaborate with the Joint Venture Reporting Manager as needed on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for operational entities
• Work closely with community operations staff and asset managers
• Review monthly variances from budget and assist with variance explanations and corrections
• Review/assist community operations team and asset managers with annual budget preparation
• Review and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures, and resolve accounting related issues
• Review ledger detail, adjusting journal entries, and supporting monthly schedules
• Review property acquisition and disposition journal entries
• Prepare the financial reporting for sold entities including completion of re-prorations between buyer and seller
• Provide guidance on the company’s accounting policies by leading training sessions
• Review bank reconciliations and journal entries as needed
• Ensure property accounting team meets all internal and external deadlines
• Update and identify improvement to Standard Operating Procedures & Best Practice Memos
• Assist review/lead ad hoc projects as needed
• Occasional travel may be necessary as needed
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by management
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of this role with or without a reasonable accommodation

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of supervisor experience and 8 years of accounting experience in Real Estate industry (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or Masters’ preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP compliancy
• Excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Drive and desire to learn new technologies and grow technical and functional skill sets
• You'll crush it if you have experience with Yardi/Entrata
• Implementing process improvements and being highly adaptable
• Passion for making business processes more efficient and successful
• Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Acquisitions/Dispositions