Assistant Property Accounting Manager
About the position At RPM, we’re in the business of extraordinary. We believe people-first is the way to success which is why we provide top industry pay, comprehensive benefits, and a path of upward mobility via career training and education. Join us and start your extraordinary journey today. Purpose Statement: Foster people-centric work environments where associates thrive, partnering with operators/support departments while delivering exceptional financial products to our clients. Position Summary The Assistant Property Accounting Manager handles the management and oversight of 1-2 accountants, month end close, financial statement reviews, and audits. This position will also be responsible for full cycle reporting for a limited portfolio of properties which includes overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and BS reconciliations, etc.
Responsibilities
- Work towards supervising 1-2 Property/Senior Accountants
- Prepare monthly financial information in accordance with deadlines/requirements while adhering to accounting policies and procedures and maintaining effective internal controls
- Prepare financials for a limited portfolio of properties
- Ensure financial integrity of properties assigned to team by reviewing monthly financial reports
- Support Accounting Manager by serving as resource for all accountants on the team
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and property management in a timely manner while providing exceptional customer service and escalate as appropriate
- Perform audit liaison responsibilities for internal and external financial audits
- Assist in new property onboarding and dispositions as assigned
- Ensure critical dates are met (taxes, insurance, debt payments, etc.)
- Effectively communicate team updates to Manager/Controller weekly
- Participate in the execution of strategic initiates such as Information Technology, Policies and Procedures, etc
- Use of detailed technical accounting skills to assess appropriateness of accounting treatment
- Ensure cash flow management topay the property expenses and to adequately predict the need for funding
- Participate in interviewing/hiring team, performance reviews, goal setting and employee developmental planning
- Act as a mentor to help train new or less experienced accounting staff
- Participate in the preparation & maintenance of written policies & procedures for functions/duties performed
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by Supervisor or Executive Team
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience
- 3+ Years of Property Management Experience Preferred or equivalent
- 0-1+ Year of Hands On Managerial Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to read documents, computer screens and data
- Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer
- May occasionally be required to lift or carry items such as files or office supplies weighing up to 15 pounds
- Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse and other office equipment
Nice-to-haves
- Preferred Industry Specific Software: Yardi, RealPage/Onesite, Entrada
Benefits
- Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates
- Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
- Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
- 401(k) with robust company match
- Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
- Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)
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