Property Accounting Manager

Company Description

At Stream Realty, we realize that our success begins and ends with our people. As a result, we work hard to attract and retain the best talent in the industry. Our high-caliber professionals come together to create a distinct culture that is best summarized by our firm’s values: Smart. Honest. Nice. Passionate.  More information on the firm is available at: www.streamrealty.com.  

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for effectively managing a team of Staff and Senior Accountants while providing a high level of commitment and customer service to the Client as well as the team and other Stream co-workers.  This includes delegating workloads while inspiring, motivating and assisting team members to ensure accurate and timely financials for Client projects.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Effectively management a Project Accounting team consisting of up to 4 direct reports. 
• Lead and direct a team of accountants in preparing financials for industrial, office, retail, development/construction, association and data center projects on behalf of Clients. 
• Act as a liaison between the Client, property management and the project accounting team.  
• Act as a single point of contact for assigned Clients and ensure Client requests are completed in a timely manner with the utmost professionalism.  
• Review financial statement packages prior to submittal to Clients to ensure accuracy and consistency of report presentation prior to submission to clients. 
• Work in collaboration with the property management team and assigned accountant to successfully transition properties whether newly managed, acquired, sold or foreclosed.  
• Identify training needs, track performance, coach, prepare year-end reviews, and motivate team.  
• Lead transition and setup of new property assignments.  
• Promote positive internal and external customer service including open and constructive communication with property management to foster a positive relationship.  
• Assist accountants with processing and/or calculating debt, real estate taxes, sales tax, margin tax, deferred rent and owner distributions.  
• Ensure proper recording of purchased and sold projects as well as loan refinancing.  
• Review presentation of fixed assets for appropriate depreciation/amortization.  
• Develop and facilitate training for the accountants for real estate specific accounting processes, variance analysis review, budget review, operating expense reconciliation review, and accounting software.  
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of Stream Policies and Procedures and ensure accountants’ compliance with same.  
• Provide “Best Practices” accounting policy and procedures guidance and direction to accountants and property management.   
• Coordinate Client requests on an “as needed” basis.  
• Additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• History of Leading a team of degreed accountants in preparing timely financial statements. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.  
• Exhibit a high level of commitment to customer service with clients as well as co-workers.  
• Possess an in-depth understanding of accounting methods (cash, accrual, and full GAAP) and financial terms and principles. 
• Demonstrate ability to work well under pressure with a proactive approach to unusual occurrences; handle complex employee issues confidentially and fairly. 
• Display good organizational skills, attention to detail, and openness to new ideas and procedures.  
• Learning and maintaining an in-depth understanding of company/dept. policies and procedures and ensure accountants’ compliance with same.         
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance with 5+ years’ experience.
• Prior management experience preferred.

Additional Information

Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, PTO and holiday pay. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.