Accounting Manager

Phoenix, AZ

Accounting

Full Time

Summary of Responsibilities

The corporate accounting manager is responsible for managing corporate accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This role collaborates with internal and corporate departments to support financial processes, maintain compliance, and ensure alignment across corporate accounting activities.

Primary Responsibilities and Objectives

Manage the day-to-day corporate accounting activities, including general ledger oversight, journal entries, and account reconciliations

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financials are accurate and complete

Assist with and maintain property mapping and GL mapping across multiple accounting platforms to ensure consistent and accurate reporting

Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in accordance with GAAP and company policies

Prepare and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules

Maintain and enhance internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

Support internal reviews and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and documentation

Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., client accounting, marketing, payroll, and operations) to support business initiatives and financial processes

Ensure integrity of the general ledger and consistency across financial systems

Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

Provide guidance and support to accounting staff, including training and review of work products, as applicable

Perform other tasks as required when directed

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required

CPA license is preferred

Three to five years of experience in an accounting role required

Three to five years of property management experience required

Direct management experience is required

Prior experience in Yardi Voyager or other equivalent systems is a plus

Knowledge of GAAP in the multi-family property management industry is preferred

Skills and Requirements

Advanced level knowledge of MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (including Excel functions)

Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Creates a climate in which associates want to do their best by leading and communicating a shared vision with associates and providing coaching and development

Required to complete and successfully pass the Avenue5 Fair Housing and Preventing Discrimination and Harassment training and other courses, if assigned

Scheduling

Required to maintain a regular schedule which may require working overtime, weekends, and non-traditional holidays

Environment

Exposure to environment typically found in an office building

Physical Requirements

Avenue5 will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These functions include, but are not limited to:

Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds

Must be able to observe and detect signs of emergency through visual and/or auditor cues

Must be able to remain stationary move around, reach, and position oneself as needed for extended periods of time

Ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, including the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound

Visual requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision

Ability to compare, copy, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate, communicate, and instruct

Ability to tolerate stressful situations

Ability to work under minimal to moderate supervision

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of functions and tasks. Over the length of employment, these functions and tasks may change.

Diversity

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Avenue5 is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.