Accounting Manager

Accounting ManagerWinter Garden, Florida, United StatesWelcome and thank you for your interest in joining our team!We're excited that you're considering a career with us. At Real Capital, we're always looking for individuals who bring passion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do. This application is your first step toward becoming part of a team that values collaboration, growth, and meaningful impact.Working for Real Capital definitely has perks:Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement plans.Work-life balance support with paid time off, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and other forms of protected leave across our companies.Wellness & lifestyle perks such as employer-funded lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, and access to voluntary benefits like pet insurance, accident, and critical illness coverage.Growth & opportunity with a culture of training, development, and internal promotion, with clear pathways for career advancement.We look forward to learning more about you!Accounting ManagerOverviewThe Accounting Manager supports day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and process efficiency. This role assists in managing the month-end close, helps maintain internal controls, and contributes to continuous improvements that support the company's growth. The position requires a CPA and includes supervisory responsibility over direct reports.Key ResponsibilitiesMonth-End Close & Financial ReportingAssist in managing the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to GAAP.Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany transactions.Assist in preparing monthly consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analyses.Ensure financial information is complete and consistent across multiple self-storage locations and corporate entities.Prepaids, and AccrualsManage prepaid amortization schedules and recurring accruals.Prepare and review mark-to-market and other technical accounting entries for senior management approval.Internal Controls & ComplianceSupport and maintain internal control processes to ensure audit readiness and compliance with GAAP.Work with senior management to ensure adherence to accounting policies and best practices across all locations.Support external audits by preparing schedules, addressing auditor requests, and coordinating responses, as needed.Operational Support & AnalysisSupport FP&A by providing data and analysis on monthly and quarterly financial performance, variances, and trends.Review and reclassify legal, repair & maintenance, and other operating expenses as needed to ensure accurate reporting.Support tax compliance and local regulatory filings in coordination with external advisors.Month-End Close Checklist — Expanded ResponsibilitiesAs part of the Accounting Manager role, this position will be directly accountable for executing and reviewing critical month-end close activities to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Maintaining and posting the Prepaid Other Amortization Schedule and related prepaid amortization entries.Preparing and reconciling schedules for Utility Deposits, Escrow Deposits, and Other Deposits.Managing Financing Cost and Loan Cost roll forward schedules and ensuring amortization is properly posted.Preparing the Accrued Interest Schedule for external loans and posting related principal and interest activity.Maintaining and reconciling the Notes Payable Schedule (Internal), Loan Payable Schedule (External), and SS Mortgages Schedule (including contras).Responsible for Interest Rate Cap and Nuveen & QR Core MTM Debt related journal entries.Posting Fund Loan and Store Loan Principal & Interest activity.Preparing and updating the Swap Contract Schedule and ensuring related mark-to-market entries are posted.Collecting and reconciling all loan statements as part of the close process.Posting all recurring journal entries in accordance with established schedules.Requirements for Consideration6+ years of experience2+ years in a leadership or supervisory capacityBachelor's degree in accounting or financeActive CPAReal estate, property management, or investment fund accounting experienceExperience with ERP systems such as Dynamics GP, Yardi, or similarStrong GAAP knowledge, advanced ExcelAttention to detail necessaryWhat we offer:Compensation: $125,000.00 per yearCompetitive salary based on experienceComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) plan with company matchPTOLocation: 330 E Crown Point Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787Thank you for taking the time to apply and share your background with us. We recognize the effort that goes into this process, and we truly appreciate your interest in becoming part of our team. If there's a mutual fit, we'll be in touch with next steps. In the meantime, we wish you all the best in your professional journey!Real Capital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.