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JOB TITLE:

Accounting Manager

Company Background:

Gaetani Real Estate (GRE) has been providing professional property management services to San Francisco Bay Area property owners for over 75 years. We take the hassle and worry out of owning commercial and multi-unit residential properties with a suite of customized property management services backed by three generations of knowledge and experience.

Mission:

We create value and elevate peace of mind through steadfast and professional property management. We are seeking people who continually put our principles—integrity, grit, accountability, humility, and compassion—first.

Values:

• Teamwork—helping one another achieve common goals through effort and collaboration.
• Flexibility—the ability to adapt your approach to a situation based on new information and changing priorities.
• Dependable—Consistently meeting obligations and making good on priorities.
• Relationships—Creating authentic connections with our stakeholders through acts of genuine care and professionalism.
• Respect—Always striving to understand one another's perspectives and priorities, which enables us to treat others the way they wish to be treated.

About the job:

The Accounting Manager is a key leader in the Portfolio Accounting team, responsible for end-to-end accounting processes, either focusing on Accounts Receivable (AR) or Accounts Payable (AP). The role involves coordinating with other Managers to ensure accurate and timely monthly financial closes across the property portfolio, leveraging both onshore and offshore teams, and maintaining internal control protocols. The Accounting Manager will serve as the primary contact for financial communications related to designated properties, liaising with Property Managers and Clients, and providing expertise on financial statements and accounting principles. They will work closely with the VP to monitor financial policies, propose workflow improvements, and guide financial decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on individual contribution
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and the three financial statements, with excellent communication skills
• Experience with property management or ERP systems like Yardi, Appfolio, MRI, QuickBooks, Sage, Netsuite, etc.
• Proficiency in Excel functions such as pivot tables, vlookup, and sumifs
• Problem-solving skills and a demonstrated interest in process improvements

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a professional services environment focused on client service
• Knowledge of property management concepts like CAMs, RUBs, and Affordable Housing
• Understanding of laws related to Trust Account compliance

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and execute end-to-end accounting processes focusing on AR or AP
• Guide onshore and offshore accounting teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Review accounting entries and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls
• Monitor AR or AP aging and coordinate with Property Managers on cash flow
• Maintain expertise in financial reporting for assigned properties
• Build and maintain rapport with Property Managers
• Coordinate with other Managers to resolve cross-functional issues and meet deadlines
• Communicate effectively with Property Managers and Clients, addressing their questions and needs
• Exercise judgment in routing questions and escalating issues to the VP as needed
• Propose and manage workflow improvements and internal control projects

Gaetani Real Estate is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and fair employment practices, including compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.