Accounting Manager

Benefits:

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Parental leave

Training & development

Wellness resources

True North Management is a growing, service-focused property management company specializing in residential, multifamily, commercial, and vacation rental properties. We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to take ownership of the accounting operations supporting our growing property management portfolio.

This position is primarily focused on real estate and property management accounting, including property-level financials, owner accounting, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, rent roll reconciliation, budgeting, cash flow management, compliance, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of accounting processes in a growing company. This is a hands-on, senior-level position that will work closely with company ownership, property managers, maintenance, leasing, vendors, property owners, lenders, and outside accounting professionals.

While accounting is the primary responsibility, this position will also provide limited administrative support for payroll and HR functions. HR responsibilities are secondary to the accounting and property management responsibilities of the role.

Key Responsibilities

Property Management & Real Estate Accounting

Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of residential, multifamily, commercial, and vacation rental properties

Maintain accurate property-level and company-level general ledgers

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, property financials, and owner statements

Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations

Review and reconcile rent rolls, tenant ledgers, owner accounts, and property-level cash activity within Rent Manager

Manage accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approval, and payment processing through AvidXchange

Manage accounts receivable and ensure accurate posting and reconciliation of rental income, tenant charges, owner charges, and other property revenue

Process journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, and other standard accounting adjustments

Track capital expenditures, property improvements, maintenance expenses, and project costs

Monitor owner reserves and property-level cash balances

Identify and investigate accounting discrepancies, unusual transactions, and variances

Maintain accounting records in accordance with GAAP and established company procedures

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

Assist with annual property and company budgeting

Prepare and maintain property-level budgets and forecasts

Analyze actual results versus budget and provide variance analysis

Assist with cash flow projections and financial planning

Provide financial reporting and analysis to ownership and property managers

Assist with acquisition, refinancing, and property-level financial analysis as needed

Identify opportunities to improve property-level financial performance and operational efficiency

Compliance, Tax & Lender Reporting

Prepare financial schedules and supporting documentation for property owners, lenders, investors, municipalities, and other stakeholders

Assist with Tax Increment Financing (TIF) reporting and related documentation

Monitor loan covenant and lender reporting requirements

Coordinate with the company's outside CPA and tax professionals

Prepare year-end accounting schedules and workpapers

Prepare and issue annual 1099-NEC/MISC forms for applicable vendors

Complete required resident reporting, including Certified Rent Rolls (CRPs) and other applicable affordability or compliance reporting

Maintain organized documentation for audits, tax preparation, lender reporting, and other financial requirements

Payroll & Limited HR Administration

Although this is primarily an accounting position, the Accounting Manager will provide limited support for company-wide payroll and HR administration, including:

Process company payroll accurately and on schedule

Maintain payroll records and coordinate payroll-related reporting

Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding paperwork

Maintain confidential employee records and assist with employee benefits administration

Maintain and periodically update the employee handbook and company policies

Assist leadership with implementation of HR policies and procedures

Coordinate with outside HR, payroll, insurance, or legal professionals when necessary

This position is not intended to function as a full-time Human Resources Manager. HR responsibilities are secondary to the accounting and property management responsibilities of the position.

Systems & Process Management

Maximize the effectiveness of Rent Manager, QuickBooks, AvidXchange, Microsoft Excel, and payroll/HR platforms

Develop and improve accounting workflows, procedures, and internal controls

Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting processes

Maintain accurate digital records and documentation

Assist with accounting system transitions, integrations, and software implementations as needed

Help build scalable accounting processes as the company continues to grow

Leadership & Collaboration

Work directly with company ownership on financial matters and strategic decisions

Serve as a key accounting resource for property managers and administrative staff

Provide financial guidance, reporting, and analysis to management

Train and mentor accounting and administrative team members as needed

Participate in leadership and operational meetings

Assist with company-wide strategic initiatives involving financial performance, process improvement, and operational efficiency

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an accounting professional who can take ownership of the accounting function, understand the unique financial requirements of property management, and help build systems and processes that will scale with a growing company.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, solving problems, managing competing priorities, and communicating financial information clearly to both accounting and non-accounting team members.

Flexible work from home options available.