Accounting Manager (Remote)

About the role

The Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the property management accounting function for a growing organization. This position manages a team of three Staff Accountants while serving as a key resource for property managers and ownership. The role emphasizes technical accounting, requiring a strong grasp of GAAP principles to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. Additionally, the manager will focus on mentoring and developing team members, fostering a collaborative environment that supports growth and efficiency. The position offers flexibility in work hours and the opportunity for a fully remote role, with occasional travel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio accounting for assigned properties, with increased involvement during lease-up and stabilization phases
• Prepare monthly financial reports for property portfolios
• Cook up audit and tax workpapers and liaise with external auditors
• Review the work of staff accountants to ensure compliance with GAAP and accuracy across properties
• Act as a resource for property managers regarding resident ledger and payment inquiries
• Oversee staff performance reviews, PTO approvals, and provide daily training and support
• Monitor accounts receivable performance and delinquency metrics
• Provide oversight for accounts payable and accounts receivable within property management accounting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• The ability to work a fully remote role
• Some leadership experience
• Strong technical accounting skills with the ability to produce and review monthly property financials
• Proven training and mentorship mindset; patient and open to change management
• Able to manage three Staff Accountants, including performance coaching and PTO approvals
• Comfortable working in a remote environment with a camera-on culture and the ability to travel to Missoula as required
• Experience in property management, accounting, or public accounting/audit is highly relevant
• Familiarity with LIHTC and low-income housing tax credits is preferred
• Ability to operate on Mountain Time core hours overlap
• Experience in affordable housing is preferred
• Master’s degree or a CPA is preferred
• Public accounting/audit background at the Senior to Manager level is preferred
• RealPage experience or similar software knowledge is preferred
• LIHTC experience and/or certification is preferred
• Experience in affordable housing or property management environments is preferred

Benefits

• Two weeks of paid time off (PTO) per year
• Paid volunteer days
• Birthday day off during the birthday month
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees
• Health coverage begins the first of the month following the hire date
• Dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance options available
• 12 paid holidays plus a birthday day off
• Paid time to vote in November
• Monthly mental health day available as needed
• Employee Assistance Program offering five free therapy sessions per issue
• PTO accrues from day one, usable after a six-month probation period
• $250 annual merchandise allowance after six months
• PTO donation program for medical emergencies
• Bi-weekly payroll
• Unpaid time off may be approved for pre-planned trips during probation