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Robert Half Property Accounting Manager in Oak Brook, Illinois

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Robert Half is looking for a Property Accounting Manager for a real estate client in the western suburbs. The Property Accounting Manager plays a key role in supporting the Accounting Department with various accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and general accounting duties. This position is also responsible for contributing to the month-end close process and performing month-end reconciliations. Prior experience in property accounting and proficiency with Yardi software are required for success in this role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to oversee and train team members, ensure adherence to policies and procedures, and handle accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of assets.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations, review work, and provide training to team members in the accounting department.

• Manage the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of assets.

• Assist in scheduling and reorganizing staff loads as required.

• Participate in the interview and evaluation process for prospective candidates for accountant and accounting assistant roles.

• Ensure that positive pay exceptions are cleared by accountants daily.

• Review financial packages to ensure thorough, timely, and accurate reporting.

• Oversee the preparation of the financial package, including general ledger review, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet support schedules for assigned assets.

• Manage assigned asset’s cash and coordinate distributions and/or contribution requests as required.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of critical payments by team members.

• Oversee responses to client requests and review questions.

• Ensure that approved annual budgets are properly input into accounting systems.

• Ensure audit requests are completed and submitted timely for assigned team member’s portfolio.

• Oversee the annual coordination and oversight of the 1099 process.

• Oversee Inter-Project Account (IPA) reimbursements to ensure they are paid timely.

• Utilize Yardi software and other relevant systems to perform tasks efficiently and accurately.

• Contribute to the month-end close process and perform month-end reconciliations.

• Review of cash flows, distributions and contribution requests.

• Maintain accurate customer credit records and process customer credit applications efficiently.

If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.

Requirements • Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Property Accounting or a related field.

• Proficiency in Yardi is required.

• Experience in Month End Close processes is essential.

• Strong knowledge of General Ledger is necessary.

• Prior experience in Property Accounting is required.

• Experience in Real Estate Accounting is crucial.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills are needed.

• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines is necessary.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, is needed.

• Must have a keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.

• Experience in a managerial role is an advantage.

• Professional certification such as CPA is preferred.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal real estate laws and regulations is a plus.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with various departments and levels of management is necessary.

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