Accounting Manager (Real Estate - Fully Remote)

<p><strong>Location:</strong> Fully Remote (Must live within DC MD VA area for occasional in-person meetings)</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $120,000–$130,000 base + ~10% bonus</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time</p><p><strong>Status:</strong> Contingent upon new business award</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager, reporting to the VP of Property Accounting, will oversee the financial operations for a portfolio of multifamily properties. This role manages a team of property accountants and serves as a key partner to operations, leadership, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a <strong>fully remote position</strong>, however candidates must reside in the <strong>DC/Maryland/Virginia (DMV) area</strong> to support occasional office visits, audits, or team meetings.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day accounting activities for a portfolio of approximately <strong>10–20 properties</strong></li><li>Review and approve:</li><li>Monthly financial statements</li><li>Bank reconciliations</li><li>Cash wires and funding activity</li><li>Ensure all reporting deadlines are consistently met (month-end, quarter-end, year-end)</li><li>Serve as a primary accounting contact for third-party stakeholders regarding:</li><li>Financial statement questions</li><li>Distributions</li><li>Business license filings</li><li>Personal property tax filings and other tax-related inquiries</li><li>Oversee accounting transitions related to:</li><li>New property onboardings</li><li>Property dispositions or management transitions</li><li>Preparation of sale prorations</li><li>Partner closely with Operations on:</li><li>Annual budgeting and reforecasting</li><li>Cash funding draws</li><li>Financial statement preparation and analysis</li><li>Lead, mentor, and manage a team of property accountants, including:</li><li>Training and development</li><li>Performance management</li><li>Goal setting and accountability</li><li>Collaborate with senior accounting leadership on:</li><li>Monthly close</li><li>Year-end close</li><li>Annual audit coordination</li><li>Manage multiple deadlines across multiple property management systems</li><li>Ensure accounting practices align with <strong>GAAP and industry standards</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li><strong>7+ years</strong> of experience in real estate or property accounting</li><li><strong>5+ years</strong> in a people management or leadership role</li><li>Strong background in <strong>affordable housing</strong>, <strong>multifamily or property management accounting</strong></li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required</li><li>Strong working knowledge of <strong>GAAP</strong></li><li>Advanced proficiency in <strong>Microsoft Excel</strong> (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, SUMIFs, etc.)</li><li>Experience working with property management/accounting software</li><li><strong>Yardi experience preferred</strong></li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously</li><li>Customer-service oriented mindset with strong stakeholder management skills</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Why This Role</p><ul><li>Fully remote with local flexibility</li><li>Leadership role with meaningful team oversight</li><li>Exposure to complex, multi-property accounting operations</li><li>Opportunity tied to growth and new business wins</li><li>Competitive compensation and bonus structure</li></ul><p></p>

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