General Accounting Manager

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Project Accountant to oversee the financial activity of a portfolio of rental housing projects in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate property-level accounting, supporting budgeting and cash planning, and delivering timely reporting for stakeholders and leadership. The position also plays a key role in compliance activities, audit coordination, and collaboration with operational teams to strengthen financial performance and resolve accounting issues across assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate financial records for assigned properties, including rental revenue, operating costs, maintenance expenses, utilities, taxes, and other project-related transactions.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for accruals, prepaid items, intercompany charges, payroll allocations, reimbursements, and other recurring accounting activity.
• Oversee balance sheet activity by reconciling accounts, monitoring cash positions, and ensuring accounting treatment aligns with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Administer banking transactions such as account transfers and positive pay activity while tracking restricted and unrestricted cash balances appropriately.
• Monitor tenant receivables by documenting approvals, reviewing aging activity, and maintaining reserve calculations for uncollectible balances.
• Partner with property managers, operations staff, investors, and external stakeholders to address subledger discrepancies, project concerns, and financial questions.
• Contribute to annual budgets and ongoing forecasts by evaluating expected revenue, expenses, and cash flow trends and identifying opportunities to improve results.
• Produce monthly financial statements and variance analysis for each project, giving leadership and stakeholders clear insight into operational and financial performance.
• Support compliance obligations by reviewing governing agreements, establishing accounting procedures for new entities, managing project audits, completing required annual reporting, and recording construction draw activity when applicable.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of public accounting foundation and 3+ years of industry experience, along with an interest in change management, process improvement, and long-term growth within a private equity-backed organization. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering with operations, strengthening accounting processes, and helping support a business through continued expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, preferably in a property management or construction setting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Access.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or similar.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in general accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $65,000 - $75,000 annually.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule.

Pay

$65,000 - $75,000 annually.

Schedule

Permanent / Full Time.