Gilder Search Group
Property Accounting Manager
Gilder Search Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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 teamReview consolidated analysis and journal entries prepared by third- party accounting team for the entire portfolioCollaborate with the Joint Venture Reporting Manager as needed on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for operational entitiesWork closely with community operations staff and asset managersReview monthly variances from budget and assist with variance explanations and correctionsReview/assist community operations team and asset managers with annual budget preparationReview and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures, and resolve accounting related issuesReview ledger detail, adjusting journal entries, and supporting monthly schedulesReview property acquisition and disposition journal entriesPrepare the financial reporting for sold entities including completion of re-prorations between buyer and sellerProvide guidance on the company’s accounting policies by leading training sessionsReview bank reconciliations and journal entries as neededEnsure property accounting team meets all internal and external deadlinesUpdate and identify improvement to Standard Operating Procedures & Best Practice MemosAssist review/lead ad hoc projects as neededOccasional travel may be necessary as neededPerform all other duties and tasks as assigned by managementMust be able to complete all physical requirements of this role with or without a reasonable accommodationQualifications :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’ preferredStrong knowledge of GAAP compliancyExcellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skillsDrive and desire to learn new technologies and grow technical and functional skill setsYou'll crush it if you have experience with Yardi/EntrataImplementing process improvements and being highly adaptablePassion for making business processes more efficient and successfulAbility to multi-task and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environmentAcquisitions/Dispositions
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:Oversee and manage third-party accounting teamReview consolidated analysis and journal entries prepared by third- party accounting team for the entire portfolioCollaborate with the Joint Venture Reporting Manager as needed on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for operational entitiesWork closely with community operations staff and asset managersReview monthly variances from budget and assist with variance explanations and correctionsReview/assist community operations team and asset managers with annual budget preparationReview and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures, and resolve accounting related issuesReview ledger detail, adjusting journal entries, and supporting monthly schedulesReview property acquisition and disposition journal entriesPrepare the financial reporting for sold entities including completion of re-prorations between buyer and sellerProvide guidance on the company’s accounting policies by leading training sessionsReview bank reconciliations and journal entries as neededEnsure property accounting team meets all internal and external deadlinesUpdate and identify improvement to Standard Operating Procedures & Best Practice MemosAssist review/lead ad hoc projects as neededOccasional travel may be necessary as neededPerform all other duties and tasks as assigned by managementMust be able to complete all physical requirements of this role with or without a reasonable accommodationQualifications :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’ preferredStrong knowledge of GAAP compliancyExcellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skillsDrive and desire to learn new technologies and grow technical and functional skill setsYou'll crush it if you have experience with Yardi/EntrataImplementing process improvements and being highly adaptablePassion for making business processes more efficient and successfulAbility to multi-task and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environmentAcquisitions/Dispositions
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