Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Accounting Manager to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Pasadena, California. This role is centered on overseeing lease accounting processes and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of lease accounting, commercial real estate operations, and advanced financial analysis.

Responsibilities :

• Ensure accurate revenue recognition for new and modified leases, adhering to current accounting standards.
• Manage and monitor a portfolio of active leases, addressing any discrepancies or changes as needed.
• Conduct in-depth technical accounting research for complex lease transactions, including terminations and modifications.
• Collaborate in preparing above / below-market lease calculations for newly acquired properties.
• Track lease commencements and property deliveries to ensure proper rent recognition processes are followed.
• Develop and refine rental revenue projections as part of the annual budget planning process.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and fluctuation analyses for straight-line rental revenue accounts.
• Investigate and analyze variances in tenant recovery and rental revenue to ensure accuracy.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts with sub-ledgers and supporting documentation to maintain financial accuracy.
• Proficiency in large ERP software
• Strong knowledge of lease accounting principles and practices.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate operations and financial analysis.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
• Proven ability to conduct technical accounting research for complex transactions.
• Experience with budget planning and variance analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.