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Corporate Accounting Manager

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Houston, TX
1905 - Accounting: Corporate Accounting

About the Role

At Asset Living, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Real Estate space, Nation's leader in third-party property management, building thriving communities coast-to-coast.

<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Asset Living Overview</strong></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em><span data-contrast="auto">Asset Living is a third-party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Since the beginning, our undeniable passion has driven our organic growth from a small property management firm to one of the most trusted allies in real estate. Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multifamily, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></em></span></p>

<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em><span data-contrast="auto">Asset Living is a fast-growing company made up of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds that differentiate us and help us drive innovation and results for our clients and communities across the US. At Asset Living, we wholeheartedly believe 'Together We Lead, Together We Succeed. We empower each other to lead by example, collaborate, and evolve – inspired by our belief that we can continually improve as individuals and as an organization. Together, we create an environment where every voice is heard, every idea is valued, and every individual experiences opportunities to grow as Asset Living grows. When you join Asset Living, you become part of a dynamic team that thrives on unity, unique talents, and a universal culture of winning. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></em></span></p>

<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em><span data-contrast="auto">Recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work and ranked in the NMHC top 50 professionals, join Asset Living because of its reputation as the most trusted partner in real estate, workplace culture, and growth opportunities. Asset Living is a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is recognized as an Accredited Management Organization (AMO). Together, we lead the way, and together, we achieve excellence in all that we do. Join a workplace where success is a collective journey and leadership is a shared responsibility. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></em></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Corporate Accounting Manager</strong></span></p>

<p>The Corporate Accounting Manager is a key member of the Asset Living corporate accounting team. This position reports to the Controller and is responsible for many aspects of day-to-day operations and financial reporting.</p>

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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Essential Duties & Responsibilities</strong></span></p>

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<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Supervise day to day corporate accounting operations including billing, accounts payable, general ledger, revenue recognition, and cash management, and ensuring that the books are closed in accordance with US GAAP</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Review monthly financial statements and perform variance analyses</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Prepare/review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve issues timely</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Prepare journal entries for complex or higher risk areas, including corporate payroll and various insurance programs</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Reviews AP invoices for accurate coding; analyzes expenses to ensure that all expenses are captured in the financial data</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Prepare audit and tax related requests</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Drive consistency and month end close process standardization across the Asset Living regions</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Lead in development of new processes and procedures to improve month end close and financial reporting</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Develop and maintain proper procedures in technical accounting areas such as lease accounting, fixed assets, intangibles and revenue recognition and prepare accounting memos when necessary</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Support M&A in the areas of onboarding acquisitions and post-merger integration activities</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;" data-contrast="none">Perform other duties as directed by Controller</span></li>

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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Education & Experience</strong></span></p>

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<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Bachelor and/or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">CPA Eligible or CPA Preferred</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Previous experience leading or managing a team of accountants</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Excellent critical reasoning, quantitative, and analytical skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Deep understanding of financial concepts</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Proven organizational skills with attention to detail.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Excellent project management skills and ability to execute initiatives while balancing day to day objectives</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Experience with NetSuite a plus</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></span></li>

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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em>This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice. <span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">This is a safety-sensitive position and may be subject to additional compliance requirements.</span></em></span></p>

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