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Hutton Development

Hutton Development is hiring: Accounting Manager in Chattanooga

Hutton Development, Chattanooga, TN, United States


Description

Position: Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the input, maintenance, production, and integrity of financial and property management data, including Financials (monthly/quarterly/annual), Tenant Billings, Cash Receipts, Accounts Receivable, Lease Administration, and Special Projects & Analysis for all Hutton entities. Make all accounting entries as needed on a daily/weekly/monthly basis, and for closings/acquisitions/sales; migrate current financial, property management and tenant data and excel into company's accounting software. This position will work closely with the accounting, property management, finance, legal, development and real estate teams, and provide superior customer service to all departments throughout the organization.

Specific Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

§ Manage and review monthly close and reporting processes completed by staff accountants

§ Joint Venture accounting to include calculating fees, equity and preferred return, and reporting to outside partners

§ Calculate, initiate, and communicate partner distributions as needed

§ Manage and oversee property accounting functions to include tenant billings, collections, annual reconciliations, etc.

§ Review and approve property expenses including insurance and taxes

§ Provide guidance and assist in research of tenant inquiries relating to leases, billings, taxes, etc.

§ Provide support for MRI functionality

§ Provide requested documentation to lenders, brokers, auditors, and tax accountants

§ Assist with other items as necessary/applicable. Evaluate and improve the efficiency of processes including the participation in additional projects assigned by Director of Accounting

§ Must be comfortable mentoring younger accountants

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
  • 7+ years of experience in commercial real estate property/portfolio accounting. Strong accounting background, with CPA designation or MBA required
  • Ability to manage, teach, and guide staff accountants
  • Ability to run Accounting and related Property Management schedules for portfolio of 200+ properties.
  • Very strong Excel skills, with proficiency in other Microsoft Office Suite products

§ Knowledge of MRI and Nexus preferred

§ Must be organized, concise, detailed, and efficient

§ Flexible and able to work independently and in a team environment

§ Strict confidentiality is required regarding payroll and other personal information as it pertains to company employees

§ Must be able to work outside the core business hours when needed

§ Ability to meet or exceed deadlines

§ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills