Accounting Manager
- $100,000 - $130,000
- Atlanta, GA
Accounting Manager - Real Estate
A bit about us:
Our client helps create spaces that respond to the community, cultivate community, and reflect the community.
Why join us?
Growing company
Great culture
Strong benefits
Great culture
Strong benefits
Job Details
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for leading and executing all financial and accounting functions across our portfolio of multifamily and commercial properties in intown Atlanta. This includes ownership of the monthly close process, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, and oversight of property-level accounting. This role requires someone who can operate at both the detail and strategic level, building strong processes while providing meaningful financial insights to ownership.
Responsibilities
Own the monthly and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
Manage all general ledger activity, reconciliations, AP/AR, and cash flow tracking
Oversee property-level and consolidated financial statements, including variance analysis and reporting to ownership
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process; track actuals against budgets
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and lenders as needed
Implement and improve accounting systems, processes, and controls to support growth
Provide strategic financial analysis to Principals to guide decision-making and business plans
To be successful in the role, the candidate should:
Take ownership of the accounting function with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset
Have meticulous attention to detail with a process-driven workflow
Be intellectually curious and drawn to challenges — comfortable in a lean environment without heavy infrastructure
Have a strong work ethic and act with urgency
Be self-aware with the ability to own mistakes, learn, and grow
Communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
Qualifications
3 to 7+ years of progressive accounting experience (real estate or related industry strongly preferred)
CPA or public accounting experience a plus, but not required
Experience with property management/accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or similar) a plus
Strong technical accounting knowledge and familiarity with GAAP
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a small, fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Responsibilities
Own the monthly and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
Manage all general ledger activity, reconciliations, AP/AR, and cash flow tracking
Oversee property-level and consolidated financial statements, including variance analysis and reporting to ownership
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process; track actuals against budgets
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and lenders as needed
Implement and improve accounting systems, processes, and controls to support growth
Provide strategic financial analysis to Principals to guide decision-making and business plans
To be successful in the role, the candidate should:
Take ownership of the accounting function with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset
Have meticulous attention to detail with a process-driven workflow
Be intellectually curious and drawn to challenges — comfortable in a lean environment without heavy infrastructure
Have a strong work ethic and act with urgency
Be self-aware with the ability to own mistakes, learn, and grow
Communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
Qualifications
3 to 7+ years of progressive accounting experience (real estate or related industry strongly preferred)
CPA or public accounting experience a plus, but not required
Experience with property management/accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or similar) a plus
Strong technical accounting knowledge and familiarity with GAAP
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a small, fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.