Apartment Management Co. Controller/Accounting Manager

Company: ParaWest Management Group LLC
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary

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We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Account Manager/Controller for our Apartment Management Company to oversee all accounting for our forty-plus property (individual entities) portfolio.

Duties

Oversee the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP compliance.

Experienced in property management a must.
Manage budgeting processes, including forecasting and variance analysis.
Ensure accurate double-entry bookkeeping practices are followed.
Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage for efficient financial property management.
Conduct account analysis to identify trends and discrepancies.
Supervise payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.
Perform comprehensive financial analysis to provide insights for management decisions.
Collaborate with other departments to align financial goals with overall business strategy.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations and best practices.
Preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of corporate financial statements for ParaWest Management including, income statements, invoices, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and handling personal accounts of owner/partners.
Preparing and/or overseeing intercompany billings and receivables.
Prepare and/or oversee preparation of full financial statements for multiple properties including Balance Sheet, Summary and Detailed Income Statements, T-12 Income Statements, Cash Flow Statements, Trial Balance, GL, Check Register, Deposit Register, Bank Reconciliation, Bank Statements, RR Reports, Loan Statements, Aged Payables, A/R and PPD Report.
Participates in on-boarding and off-boarding properties including accounting setup, opening and ending JE's, and inputting prior balances from any prior accounting records.
Oversight and leadership of the accounting team. Plays a key role in the hiring and training of skilled accounting staff.
Oversee cash flow forecasting for properties.
Interacting with bank representatives on setting up and maintaining all property and ownership accounts (primary banking through JP Morgan/Chase).
Oversee all ACH payments and accounting including monthly and quarterly investor distributions, mortgage payments, utilities and others as required.
Establish and document policies and procedures related to accounting and financial controls.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal reporting requirements, registrations, and tax filings.
Interface with ParaWest's banks and outside accounting partners to optimize relationships and improve business conditions.
Oversight of documentation being forwarded to regulatory authorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business related field.
5 or more years of apartment property accounting or proven experience as an Account Manager/Controller or similar role in property management.
Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage) and financial software applications.
Familiarity or proficiency in Real Page's One-Site preferred.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Outlook and Word.
Strong understanding of compliance, budgeting, double-entry bookkeeping, payroll processes, and account analysis.
Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication and leadership abilities to effectively manage an accounting team.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards




Special Skills

Proven written and verbal communication abilities; strong overall leadership, communication, planning, problem solving and analysis skills. Delegates work appropriately; proficient using computer applications and technology, specifically Microsoft Office products, Sage, etc.

Team-oriented individual - willing to help others to achieve overall company goals.
Detail oriented - ability to stay organized while engaging in multiple tasks and delivering accurate work product on deadlines.
Positive attitude - helping to create a collaborative and unified environment.
Strong time management skills - self-motivated in completing tasks efficiently.
Strong communication skills - ability to effectively communicate with customers and team-members.
Strict adherence to maintaining confidentiality of information.


Join our team as an Account Manager/Controller where you will play a crucial role in shaping our company's financial future. Your expertise will help drive our success while ensuring compliance and fostering growth.

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