Assistant Manager - General Accounting

Job Description

Review timely and accurate monthly property financial statements for most complex clients, generally 8-10 client s portfolio, by deadlines established within Client Accounting Services and external Client. Submit financial statements and workpapers in reviewable form (including documentation) and within the proper time frame for review. Document the resolution of all issues identified in the Managers/ Client Accountant review of financial statements. Responsible for cash management of assigned clients. Ensure that all bank statements are reconciled on a timely basis and follow-up on all outstanding checks and reconciling items monthly. Assist in the budget process and review the budget from an accounting perspective. Work with the team to process escalations and work in resolving same Handle difficult client situations and ensure that all special needs are being met Assume responsibility for the coordination and organization of year-end audit work, and prepare supporting schedules Be proactive in keeping Manager informed of all activities Manage all operational/supervisory adhocs and manage Process Hygiene Work on implementing Process Improvements and automation with team Responsible for the preparation/ review of financial statements for a portfolio of properties, including General Ledger month-end close, actual to budget variance review, cash management, audits, bank reconciliations, spreadsheet preparation, and acquiring a working knowledge of real estate accounting software. Archive all related documentation for audit purposes Review vendor payment as per account schedule and strictly adhere to Jones Lang LaSalle s payment authorization process. Work with the account team to complete manual journal postings before monthly closing Prepare timely and accurate monthly property financial statements for property portfolio by deadlines established within Client Accounting Services and by external Client. Prepare additional schedules, which are required to support account balances or are specifically required by owners. Provide JDE finance support to site staff & account team via emails or phone calls. Submit financial statements and work papers in reviewable form (including documentation) and within the proper time frame for review Responsible for cash management of assigned properties, which includes the review of client s bank statements, having deposits applied against tenants. Insure that all bank statements are reconciled on a timely basis and follow-up on all outstanding checks and reconciling items monthly Responsible for arranging monthly funding from clients to accommodate payments and/or distribution to client Assume responsibility for the coordination and organization of year-end audit work and preparation of supporting schedules. Maintain a working knowledge of mortgage agreements and management agreements for assigned properties. Sounds like you? To apply, you need to have: Employee Specifications Exceptional oral and written communication skills with internal and external clients as well as professionals within the department. Impactful communication (written and verbal) to interact with clients and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates professional leadership skills through effective work habits, attitude, inter-personal skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure with multiple and changing priorities. High proficiency in excel and/or any real estate related software. Bachelors degree in Commerce & accounting Minimum 6-8 years of accounting experience with exposure to US GAAP Team leading experience is mandatory Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail logical thinking and carry a positive attitude to develop solutions quickly Strong Finance background ,CA (Inter), a plus Performance Objectives Identifies key issues and patterns from partial/conflicting data Takes a broad perspective to problems and spots new, less obvious solutions