Corporate Accounting Manager

About The Role

The Corporate Accounting Manager supervises a team of 5–7 employees responsible for accounts payable processes, vendor compliance, credit card program oversight, intercompany billing and corporate receivables for approximately 175 client locations and corporate offices. This position assists the Controller with process improvement projects and troubleshooting accounting systems.

• Monthly billing and collection of management fees and other charges
• Promote corporate cash flow by timely billing and collection of corporate receivables
• Oversee the monthly and quarterly distribution payments to investors

• Manage a high-volume AP shop across multiple entities using Paymode-X (Nexus) and Yardi Voyager
• Oversee the issuance and payment of P-Cards for petty cash expenses for 160+ sites
• Oversee 1099 process, vendor compliance and unclaimed property
• Research and resolve vendor disputes, fraud reports and exceptions to accounting policies

• Manage relationships with our software providers to troubleshoot technical issues, maintain efficient workflows and implement best practices
• Work with the Controller to improve workflows and on special projects as needed
• Maintain workflows and security access protocols that provide appropriate documentation and support internal control objectives
• Ensure the timely resolution of accounting tickets and monitor tickets for trends that may indicate opportunities for process improvement

• Supervise, train and mentor staff; ensure coverage and cross‑training on key deliverables
• Explain and advise corporate team on policies and procedures

• BA in accounting, finance or business or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Property Management accounting experience a plus
• Experience in general ledger entries, account reconciliations, accruals
• Experience with automated accounting software (Yardi Voyager strongly preferred)
• Experience with an automated vendor compliance platform (Net Vendor is a plus)
• Experience with an automated vendor procurement and payment platform (Paymode-X/Bottomline, formerly Nexus strongly preferred)
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with all levels of organization
• Strong internal and external customer service
• Ability to meet deadlines, with excellent time management and organization skills
• Strong technology skills, especially with automated accounting, online banking/credit card systems, Excel, automated vendor payment and procurement systems