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Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Accountant / Accounting Manager with strong tax expertise and hands-on accounting experience to join our commercial property management office. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a small-office environment where flexibility and ownership are key.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Management & Oversight

+ Supervise and review work of the staff accountant.

+ Manage day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

+ Record accounts receivable (A/R) payments and make required bank deposits.

+ Calculate, record, and pay sales tax accurately and on schedule.

+ Record and reconcile retail business sales on a daily/weekly basis.

+ Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

+ Review, refine, and finalize monthly Income Statements and Balance Sheets.

+ Complete credit card reconciliations as needed.

+ Prepare, file, and remit federal, state, and local taxes for multiple entities.

+ Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax codes, regulations, and compliance requirements.

+ Handle complex accounting tasks, including prepaid insurance, lease commission capitalization, tenant fit-up costs, and depreciation schedules.

eQualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.

+ CPA and/or MBA highly preferred, but not required.

+ Minimum of 7+ years of professional accounting experience, including tax preparation and filings; commercial real estate or property management industry a plus.

+ Strong knowledge of sales tax and state tax calculations and filing

+ Hands-on accounting experience, with ability to “roll up your sleeves” in a small office setting.

+ Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Yardi, MRI, or similar).

+ Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

+ Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of detailed and focused accounting experience, including corporate tax preparation.

• CPA certification or equivalent expertise in tax and accounting practices.

• Strong knowledge of IRS tax codes and laws, particularly for multi-entity organizations.

• Proficiency in managing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.

• Experience with reconciling prepaid assets and expenses, as well as other financial accounts.

• Ability to create and refine accurate financial statements, including Income Statements and Balance Sheets.

• Familiarity with annual tax preparation and month-end close procedures.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex financial data.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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