Accounting Project Manager
Habitat America
- Annapolis, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Act as a partner to internal and external business teams by providing qualitative and quantitative accounting/financial oversight, supporting the shared responsibility of upholding the financial health and wellbeing of a portfolio of communities.
- Identify and implement process improvements that will benefit the accounting team and the organization. Establish sound processes and policies as needed to ensure proper controls and efficient processes.
- Act in mentorship role to junior associates on accounting team, providing technical and professional guidance/oversight to promote development and career progression.
- Analysis of monthly financial statements
- Produce monthly, quarterly, or annual reporting for internal purposes
- Prepare monthly cash distributions and related reporting for investors and partners
- Initiate monthly payments for debt service, owner distributions, etc.
- Work with third party auditors on year-end tax and audit requests
- Communicate with property owners and personnel as necessary
- Support / collaborate with other departments on asset acquisitions, dispositions, monthly draws, and cash management needs
- Work as a team player in evaluating and resolving complex financial issues and discrepancies, as needed
- Lead and/or participate in special projects and initiatives as needed.
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, or similar.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred
- Prior property management accounting experience desired
- 2-5 years' experience as a project accountant, or similar.
- Proficiency in electronic accounting systems, such as Yardi.
- Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- In-depth knowledge of best practices in accounting in accordance with GAAP.
- Ability to work with strict deadlines in a high volume and fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as in a team environment.