Accounting Manager

Education: Bachelor''s Degree in Accounting or Finance Experience: Minimum of 6 to 7 years of accounting experience with an emphasis in the real estate industry Prefer experience in both public accounting and private industry accounting Prefer experience with investment companies Prefer supervisory experience Skills: Be conscientious about achieving deadlines and have an accurate work product Assume accountability for specific performance Good written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner Detail-oriented and very analytical Strong organization skills Quantitative propensity with ability to spot errors Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel Familiar and experienced in performance data returns Familiar with internal rate of return calculations Familiar with consolidating and equity method of accounting Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting pronouncements in general Understand variance analysis when comparing actual to budget or historical results Understand how to read and write financial statements Act as a good mentor to staff Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise three or more Senior or Staff Accountants, including the performance of a secondary review and sign-off on their work-product Essential Functions: Review property management financial reports prepared by third-party fee managers on a small portfolio of higher risk real estate investments assets. Record equity in earnings for joint ventures Record minority interest for consolidated entities Record and reconcile Fund financial information. Supervise accounting seniors & staff to ensure: Accurate and timely production of all financial information Accurate and timely review of monthly property reporting packages The financial integrity of the Funds and investor records Proper analytical review of the asset operations from a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow perspective as well as an overall business perspective. Perform a high-level secondary review of the Seniors'' PM Review Checklists. Identify risk areas to discuss with the Fund Controller Perform secondary review and signoff of the bank reconciliations. Perform secondary review and signoff of journal entries. Manage the input of investor and property return data and perform quality control review, including reconciling to total fund balances. Coordinate property CAM Reconciliations to ensure CAM expense pools tie to MRI and total CAM billed agrees to CM ledger Review & compile various consultant data questionnaires Review the quarterly NCREIF Data Submission of property level financial performance Review and approve all Fund invoices ensuring timely processing for payment Ensure that Quarterly B/S & I/S vs. budget are provided to Portfolio and Asset Management. Ensure senior accountants have received signed rent-rolls from Asset Management and follow up as necessary Research appropriate accounting guidance to resolve accounting related questions and provide necessary feedback to asset managers, property managers/accountants and senior/staff accountants. Attend Quarterly Asset Manager Meetings for portfolio of assets reviewed Perform due diligence accounting reviews for new acquisitions. Interact with other property accountants, banking personnel and asset managers. Assist in the preparation of annual audit and tax work papers. Coordinate the timely review of the Investor''s K-1s with Senior Accountants and Marketing Participate in the compilation of Corporate Budgets Coordinate the upload of all Corporate Budgets. Coordinate the upload of all Non-MRI budgets in to MRI (both wholly owned and JV). Coordinate property budget reviews to ensure approved property budget templates agree to MRI input. Provide the Controller performance review input for Senior Accountants semi-annually. Prepare all property level lender compliance financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, & statement of cash flows as requested by asset management. Reconcile and post journal entries related to the Fund''s short-term investment accounts. Review Accounts Receivable and the Allowance Account performing the following: Analyze the reserve as a percentage of A/R Review Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Rollforward Reconcile the change in the Allowance for Doubtful accounts to Bad Debt Expense Ensure all AR Write-off Memos have been provided by Asset Management Participate in the compilation of the Quarterly Report binder. Possess strong working knowledge of MRI property management and general ledger system Be able to establish educational goals necessary to enhance job skills Be able to enhance technological skills Exceptional computer skills in the operation and functioning of all programs used by the organization, i.e., Excel, Word, MRI (general ledger), Outlook E-Mail, and Internet research tools Able to organize and summarize information in writing and to proofread work Able to understand instructions and react favorably in work situations Enjoy fast-paced, multi-task environment Detailed, organized and communicative Task- and goal-oriented and capable of functioning in an entrepreneurial and corporate setting Able to work in a dynamic office setting Able to work occasional evenings and weekends The firm offers a competitive benefits package, base compensation, and an employee bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance per program guidelines. Base compensation ranges can be found between the ranges noted below in the posting, and an actual offer can vary based upon on role, hiring location, and qualifications. For additional information on RSM''s total rewards, visit our website at . If required by applicable law or client policy, you may be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved accommodation. You want your next step to be the right one. You''ve worked hard to get where you are today. And now you''re ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you''ll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective. Experience RSM US. Experience the power of being understood. RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans. Job ID: req29193 Line of Business: Consulting Services SubFunction: RE FRO ARA Job Type: FullTime Req : req29193 Location: Los Angeles, CA US Region: West Region Job Category: Business Consulting/Technology Employment Type: Experienced Degree Required: Bachelor Travel: YesSalary Range: $87800 - $178800

Created: 2025-11-15