Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Neiders Company is a remote-focused organization that has been transforming communities and enhancing apartment living since 1989. The Property Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing full-cycle accounting for the company's property portfolio, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and leading the property accounting team to drive financial performance.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of residential properties, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
- Review and approve general ledger entries prepared by property accountants
- Oversee variance analysis and provide clear explanations of T12 results compared to prior periods and budget
- Ensure timely completion of account reconciliations and resolution of outstanding items
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of property accountants
- Establish clear performance expectations and conduct evaluations
- Ensure proper workload distribution and adequate team coverage
- Foster accountability, accuracy, and timeliness across the team
- Support the annual budgeting process in partnership with Operations
- Monitor budget performance and assist with reforecasting as needed
- Support capital project draw requests and ensure timely reimbursements
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax requirements, and internal controls
- Partner with the Vice President of Accounting to enhance accounting processes, systems, and policies to support scalability
- Ensure LIHTC compliance is timely and accurate (if applicable)
- Coordinate with corporate accounting to monitor property tax, licensing, and regulatory compliance
- Support due diligence and onboarding of new property acquisitions
- Participate in ad hoc projects, research, and financial analysis
- Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the accounting function
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
- 5+ years of relevant property accounting experience, preferably in a multifamily environment
- 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience managing or mentoring accounting staff
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statement preparation
- Demonstrated experience reviewing the work of other accountants, managing deadlines, and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting
- Proficiency in Yardi Voyager required
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word and OneNote)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with accounting, operations, vendors, and leadership
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Yardi 8 experience preferred
- Experience with LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) or affordable housing accounting preferred
- CPA or CPA preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (eligible after 60 days)
- MetLife Supplemental Insurance options
- Employee Assistance Program (legal, financial, and counseling services)
- 401(k) plan (after 90 days)
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability options
- 15 PTO days, 8 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday
- Wellness program and e-learning platform for ongoing development
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