Accounting Manager - Affordable Housing, Property Management

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Manager – Affordable Housing, Property Management

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager supports and assists the Chief Financial Officer with monthly close, budgeting, audits, and cash management while providing end-to-end oversight of payroll operations and compliance for a multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

CFO Support & Core Accounting

• Help lead the month-end close activities: journals, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis; prepare timely, accurate financial statements.
• Assist with annual budget development, rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, and board-ready reporting packages.
• Coordinate annual financial audits and grant/contract monitoring; track remediation of findings and maintain internal control documentation.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and system controls in alignment with GAAP and funder requirements.
• Manage AP/AR review, fixed assets, prepaid/deferrals, and ensure clean GL and audit trail.
• Support preparation and submission of quarterly and annual financial/budget reports to external agencies.
• Support budget imports and annual updates in RealPage financial system.
• Partner with operations, HR, and program teams to resolve accounting issues and support decision making.

Payroll

• Review pre- and post-payroll reports and exception registers; reconcile payroll to the GL and bank statements each period.
• Verify authorized employee changes (new hires, separations, pay/position changes), overtime, differentials, and paid time off accruals against approved documentation.
• Oversee payroll tax, benefit and retirement plan deductions, and garnishments.
• Administer and optimize integrations among timekeeping/HRIS, payroll, and accounting systems; maintain earnings/deduction codes and GL mapping.

Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (4-year degree).
• MBA, CPA, or CMA (candidates preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls, payroll compliance, and GAAP fundamentals.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail; strong communication and service mindset.
• Process improvement/automation exposure (e.g., close checklists, reconciliations, workflow tools).
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations) and comfort with data imports/exports.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience including general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations) and comfort with data imports/exports.
• Experience in nonprofit, property management, affordable housing, or grant-funded environments.
• Hands-on payroll oversight experience across multi-department or multi-location organizations.
• Proficiency with accounting systems (RealPage) and HRIS/payroll platforms (ADP).