Assistant Accounting Mgr | Real Estate

Thriving real estate investment company in Los Angeles is seeking an Assistant Accounting Manager. This role reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for assisting in managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department, which includes the supervision of staff accountants. Also, will assist in enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

o Coordinate staff training including software, hardware and accounting related to property management and construction.

o Review and approve Journal Entries to ensure that all transactions are properly recorded per current policies and procedures.

o Assist, as necessary, in the training of site personnel with respect to the recording of financial entries and data.

o Maintain cash control for their assigned entities by reviewing and approving monthly bank reconciliations of all bank accounts and ensuring that all cash transactions are recorded properly.

o Be familiar with all of the terms of the agreements with third parties regarding financial and compliance issues and the related deadlines, which must be met.

o Preparation of special reports and/or billings required by management or third-party entities.

o Assist in preparing and updating all necessary audit schedules and providing any required assistance during the interim and final audit.

o Review and approve annual draft and final tax returns.

o Review and approve annual draft and final audits.

o Ensure that month and year-end closing and reporting packages for their assigned entities are completed in a timely manner.

o Assist in supervision of staff accountants and off-site consultants.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

o Bachelor’s degree in accounting or higher.

o 3+ years of supervisory experience.

o 5+ years accounting experience.

o Experience with real estate accounting.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

o Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook. Yardi Systems experience preferred.

o Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate multiple requests while providing excellent customer service.

o Proven abilities to handle multi-tasking responsibilities, while handling the demands of multiple staff members.

o Maintain work pace appropriate to given workload.

o Able to perform complex or various tasks.

o Relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions.