Accounting Manager
Accentuate Staffing has an immediate opportunity with an established real estate/non-profit organization in Raleigh. This role is hybrid and company offers a competitive benefits package to include 100% paid health insurance for employee and generous retirement match as well as flexible work environment. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for accounting functions for company, current projects under development, and oversight of accounting for affiliated operational properties in the portfolio. Included in the portfolio oversight is review of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for the portfolio and required quarterly reporting to our federal funder. In addition, the Accounting Manager is responsible for payroll, coordination of benefits with vendors and staff, and all related compliance. Collaboration with various departments, including Asset Management, Real Estate Development, and third-party Property Management, in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment will be required.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate month-end process for company with department staff
- Oversee/perform reconciliations of company and subsidiary accounts
- Manage all payroll processing operations; serve as administrator of payroll system, process semi-monthly payroll, ensure compliance with all related tax filings
- Oversee Accounts Receivable function, working with Senior Corporate Accountant
- Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions, ensure compliance with internal and external policies and procedures
- Serve as liaison for Finance to third party property management Accounting departments
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with audit and tax accountants, management company staff, lenders and investors
- Monitor Accounts Payable process to ensure timely processing; ensure vendor terms are being managed to meet cash flow needs of the organization/various projects
- Perform preliminary review of all subsidiary audits, analyze the reserves, review intercompany payables/receivables and other analysis as needed
- Monitor compliance for project bond issuances; review and understand requirements for new bonds prior to funds being issued
- Assist with schedules for grant applications and/or other requests that arise from grantors
- Design and input information into reports, such as budgets, line of business reports, board reports, ratio analysis, business plans and other reports as needed
- Work with CFO/SVP of Operations to administer employee benefits; serve as main point of contact for benefit vendors and staff.
- Coordinate all required government reporting and compliance audits related to employee benefits
- Serve as system administrator for the various benefits systems
- Support organizational goals and mission
- Ad-hoc projects, as necessary
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required
- Minimum of 10 years professional experience with 4-7 years of managerial experience
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, regulations, and reporting requirements (GAAP, FASB, IRS Form 990, etc.)
- CPA, CGMA, CMA, or comparable financial certification preferred
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail
- Advanced proficiency in accounting software and financial management systems.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Real estate finance, property, and development accounting, preferred
- Working knowledge of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, preferred
