Director of Accounting

Accounting Manager Opportunity

Keystone Pacific Property Management, LLC is a prestigious property management firm headquartered in Irvine, CA, with offices throughout Northern and Southern California, Colorado, and Idaho. Since 1982, we have led the way in providing superior customer care for our clients in planned-unit developments, condos, mixed-use, commercial, new project developments, large-scale onsite communities, and master-planned community associations.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our amazing environment with an opportunity for continuous growth and development. For more information, please continue reading below!

Summary: The Accounting Manager is responsible for the banking and accounting activities of their department (i.e. Banking Services, Accounts Receivable, New Account Transition). Works with the property managers, community association Board of Directors, homeowners, banking institutions, and third-party service providers to provide good customer service and maintain accurate records. Builds and manages teams effectively.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Work-life balance
• Opportunities for career growth
• Training and mentorship from successful leaders in the HOA industry
• Support for continued education
• Cell phone stipend
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical (HMO and PPO), dental, and vision
• Flexible spending account
• Pet insurance
• Pre-paid legal
• Employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life and short-term disability insurance
• Free employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Financial and health/wellness education
• Bereavement and mandated leave of absence applicable
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 12 paid holidays (floating holiday/half days/early office closure before certain major holidays)

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains and oversees all accounting processes and procedures in assigned area(s) of responsibility. Follows and complies with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Assists with the month-end and year-end close process and preparation of timely and accurate financial statements. Maintains supporting schedules and profitability reports to accommodate financial statements.
• Records and research financial information for analysis. Oversees report preparation. Assists with year-end reporting and potential work papers, trial balances, etc., for external auditors
• Assist the Director of Accounting with cost-benefit analysis on potential clients, software, procedures, etc.
• Assists with annual budget preparation for assigned departments. Research budget to actual variances, provides trend analysis, and substantiates those trends.
• Analyzes and audits monthly journal entries and monitors miscellaneous receivables accounts. Analyzes and audits depreciation/amortization entries as well as disposals of fixed assets.
• Research updates to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and authoritative literature for accurate accounting and reporting.
• Oversees the implementation and maintenance of COSO internal control best practices.
• Assists with the implementation and development of Corporate Accounting and HOA ERP Software
• Assists with modification of the current pricing/bidding model
• Research escalated accounting department issues at the direction of the Director of Accounting. Supports the Director of Accounting with special projects and workflow procedures
• Responsible for directing team members to achieve results. Provides guidance and direction to ensure overall departmental success. Trains staff on accounting best practices and advises on non-routine accounting transactions. Assists Director of Accounting in the creation of Training/Documentation Manuals and Flow Charts. Oversees department processes and procedures to ensure compliance and prompt resolution.
• Participates in the hiring process by interviewing potential team members and selecting those who best meet staffing needs. Participates in management training. Follows all Human Resources policies. Ensures staff receive any required training or attend mandatory meetings.
• Monitors and develops team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations, and delivering recognition and reward. Ensures team members have current knowledge of information and processes required to provide good customer service. Ensures staff are kept informed about policies and procedures.
• Makes merit decisions within budget or established guidelines. Determines promotions or reclassifications within company policy. Approves leave and time away from work within the company policy. Enters schedules and monitors timecards for accuracy.
• Manages special projects as requested. Performs additional job duties as required by the supervisor.
• Practices and adheres to Keystone's Core Values, Mission, and Vision.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements:

• Ability to perform all essential duties and responsibilities listed above with minimal supervision, handling assignments with the highest level of discretion, judgment, and independence.
• Must have a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Capable of managing competing priorities under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires the ability to lead others by mentoring and providing training. Ability and experience in successfully leading and coordinating staff in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
• Must have excellent employee relations skills to resolve problems and provide a high level of employee satisfaction.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional customer service skills are required to provide a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Requires the ability to use computers to record, store, and analyze information. Proficient with standard accounting software, databases, and functionality. Requires advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and various applications found in use within the company. Good knowledge of various business machines typically found in an office.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Requires strong attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Must be able to solve problems and remain calm and alert during busy activity periods.
• Must maintain a clean appearance and professional demeanor.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and maintain a clean DMV record.
• Verifiable references.
• Able to pass a background check.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• CPA experience is desired.
• Real estate experience is desired.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a comparable setting.

Work Environment:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Ability to drive to communities.
• Ability to sit, stand, and operate business equipment.
• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure.