Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Review of monthly financial reports prepared by the accountants to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure staff is following client and Newmark policy and procedures.
• Aid the client with any one-off requests and ensure the team is providing a high level of customer service to property managers and clients.
• Think creatively to continuously improve service delivery to the client.
• Provide one-on-one and team training to develop the skills of staff through frequent communication.
• Motivate staff to meet all deadlines.
• Respond to and resolve issues and requests from management teams and clients.
• Research open accounting issues and recognize potential issues and/or conflicts.
• May assist property managers with budget preparation.
• May assist property managers with Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations or be responsible for completing the CAM reconciliations or calculating and posting monthly/quarterly CAM true-up entries.
• Assist in preparing for client audits by providing requested documents and answering questions.
• Support client accounting initiatives.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in accounting or equivalent experience (minimum of 3-5 years of previous accounting experience).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Microsoft Excel, Teams and Outlook.
• Experience with full cycle accounting.
• Experience with a computerized accounting system required, experience with Yardi or MRI system a plus.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent people and managerial skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve effectively by offering solutions to resolve issues.
• Ability to read and understand complex documents such as lease agreement and property management agreements.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of real estate accounting principles and practices.

Benefits

Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

About the Role

The Accounting Manager will provide direct oversight and leadership to motivate a team of accountants to accomplish the client’s objectives. The position is accountable for client satisfaction by ensuring accurate monthly financials are provided to the client along with providing excellent customer service to the clients and property managers they work with. The Accounting Manager will also provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to the Newmark employees assigned to them.