Accounting Manager

Job Description:

Our Plano-based team requires a qualified Accounting Manager who can provide high-quality, technology-enabled solutions, real estate accounting solutions, and act as the property manager’s main point of contact for the day-to-day delivery of services with the ability to work under pressure and within tight time frames.  The successful candidate will be responsible for providing thoughtful strategy to accounting processes and applications, while training and developing more junior members of the team.

Responsibilities:

• Gain a thorough understanding of WE Certified’s approach, methodology and tools
• Work as part of the team to deliver high-quality services to clients, within set time frames
• Assist the Partners to manage project execution and delivery of client engagements, making sure the project is delivered within the agreed timeline and budget and keeping manager/partner informed of progress and any issues arising
• Identify likely issues that could impact delivery
• Perform work independently and effectively
• Maintain professional and effective communication with clients
• Drive process improvement on existing assignments to improve efficiencies and increase profitability
• Advise and assist clients in implementing systems and processes to improve their efficiency / comply with regulations.
• Work with the Partner team to develop our product offerings, and market to clients. Work with Partners to prepare client proposals
• Raise the profile of the firm by ensuring clients are fully satisfied by the service and support they receive and that they are aware of all our other services
• Mentor, coach, and develop more junior staff.
• Be an active member of our Accounting group contributing to its growth and success.

Requirements:

We actively encourage everyone to bring their own unique skills and experience to the table. The essential requirements are as follows:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Sr. Accountant in a real estate company
• Extensive experience with preparation of month-end closing
• Experience with MRI, Yardi, AVID, or related accounting applications
• Fluency with Microsoft Office software especially Excel (intermediate/advanced), Word, and Outlook
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven experience in providing proactive, personalized service to clients
• Motivated and hardworking, focusing on meeting client deadlines
• Highly detail-oriented, organized and proactive
• Professional demeanor and presentation in this client-facing role
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with all levels of the company and client personnel
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and to be a good team player