Accounting Manager - #1406422

GSA Management is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager who will perform financial closing, prepare financial statements, and analyze company performance.

Objective

The Accounting Manager will supervise, monitor, and evaluate day-to-day accounting activities, and ensure that monthly/quarterly/annual financial books are closed in accordance with IFRS and GAAP. In addition, the Accounting Manager will work with controllers and senior accountants to develop accounting procedures and internal controls and implement new technologies to increase efficiencies across the organization. This role also involves supervising and training senior and staff accountants.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting matters and monthly close of the corporate entities or/and self-storage properties.
• Prepare and review monthly closing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Record consolidation/elimination entries and prepare consolidated financial statements and analytics.
• Assist Controller to oversee treasury and AP functions.
• Assist Controller to develop and implement procedures and internal controls to increase efficiency of the overall accounting department and accuracy of the financial closing process.
• Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Coordinates with external auditors and provide the requested information for the annual external audit.
• Provides financial analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of tax returns, including sales and use tax, property tax, and other regulatory filings.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to support tax filings and audits.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Other Functions

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance Economics, or related field is required
• 5-7 years of accounting experience required. A mix of real estate and fund accounting experience is highly preferred.
• CPA preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think creatively, highly driven, and self-motivated
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to roll up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and autonomously
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
  
  

GSA Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

An offer of employment to a potential candidate is contingent upon the successful passage of a background check as well as a drug and alcohol screening, consistent with federal, state law and local law.