Accounting Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Property Accounting Manager for a contract engagement to support our accounting team during a period of expanded project capacity. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, comfort operating in a reviewer capacity, and familiarity with the student housing or multifamily real estate industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform review functions during month-end close across a portfolio of properties
• Review and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of close folders and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, and departmental policies and procedures
• Provide feedback to accounting staff in a reviewer capacity
• Assist with accounting research on technical matters
• Coordinate and support audit requests as needed
• Collaborate with Directors of Property Accounting on priorities and special projects
• Assist financial operations personnel and other departments with questions and information requests

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 5 years of property accounting or directly related experience
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment on accounting issues

Preferred

• Experience in student housing or multifamily real estate strongly preferred
• Supervisory or team lead experience a plus — prior management background supports effective feedback in a reviewer role
• CPA preferred but not required
• MRI experience a plus
• Big 4 or large public accounting firm experience a plus

Compensation

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