Accounting Manager – Commercial Real Estate

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and compliance for the company’s commercial real estate portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize Yardi to oversee property accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Oversee rent collections, accounts payable, and general ledger accounting using Yardi.
• Review financial statements, budgets, and cash flow reports within Yardi.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to management.
• Oversee property-level accounting processes, including rent collections, expense reconciliations, and CAM in Yardi.
• Review CAM budgeting and CAM reconciliations as performed by the team.
• Manage lease data within the Yardi system, tracking lease terms, rent escalations, and tenant obligations.
• Work closely with property managers to ensure lease compliance and accuracy.
• Review all month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes of the general ledger.
• Conduct financial analysis using Yardi data to support investment decisions, budgeting, and performance assessments.
• Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for portfolio optimization.
• Coordinate tax reporting and compliance for commercial properties.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal tax regulations.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team.
• Evaluate and enhance accounting processes, systems, and controls, with a focus on Yardi.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA a plus.
• 10+ years of real estate accounting experience
• Commercial real estate experience is required
• Proficiency in Yardi is required
• Strong knowledge of real estate financial reporting and lease accounting
• Proficiency in Excel
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skils
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both in a team and individually