Accounting Manager

We are looking for a Sr Accountant to support property accounting activities for a major retail organization in Cincinnati, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position focuses on lease-related accounting, financial planning, and compliance oversight across assigned retail divisions, with an emphasis on accurate reporting and timely review cycles. The role will partner with internal property teams and offshore support resources to strengthen controls, resolve complex lease matters, and maintain reliable financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting activities tied to leases and real estate agreements, ensuring transactions are recorded in accordance with contractual terms and applicable guidance.

• Examine rent, common area maintenance, percentage rent, accrual, and amortization entries for accuracy and completeness before period-end reporting deadlines.

• Produce monthly forecasts for designated areas, investigate performance fluctuations, and document clear explanations for budget-to-actual variances.

• Develop annual plans and updated forecast submissions, including comparative analysis against prior periods and original planning assumptions.

• Review payment processing and account reconciliations prepared by offshore support teams to confirm accuracy, compliance, and on-time completion.

• Partner with leadership on special initiatives, internal control activities, and the resolution of more advanced landlord and lease-related issues.

• Guide and support offshore team members through training, coaching, and performance feedback to improve quality and consistency of deliverables.

• Contribute to month-end close processes by preparing and reviewing journal entries, general ledger activity, and supporting schedules related to property accounting.

Qualifications:

• Experience in accounting roles with strong exposure to property, lease, or real estate-related financial operations.
• Working knowledge of lease accounting principles, including ASC 842.
• Proficiency in month-end close, journal entry preparation, and general ledger review.
• Ability to perform account reconciliations and analyze variances with a high degree of accuracy.
• Background supporting audits and preparing documentation for financial statement review.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and reviewing work completed by remote or offshore accounting support resources.

Compensation

$38.00-$44.00 Hourly

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