What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Educated Solutions Corp?
Our client, a leader in commercial real estate, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to support accounting and financial operations across the organization. This is a full-time, hybrid position in New York, NY operating Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm. This position starts as a 3.5-month contract opportunity. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to partner with internal teams, manage customer billing, and contribute directly to accurate financial reporting and cash flow management. This role is ideal for someone who excels in accounting, communication, and process improvement. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in preparing invoices, reconciling accounts, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with both company and customer standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with Accounting, Contracting, and other business teams to prepare accurate customer invoices, including labor and reimbursable expense items, and establish billing schedules.
• Independently generate and process customer invoices in Peoplesoft ERP with minimal errors, ensuring compliance with contract terms.
• Prepare supporting documentation, reconcile expenses, and validate system-generated invoices against external reports.
• Ensure all invoice activities comply with customer-specific requirements and government standards, including submissions via WAWF, Ariba, COUPA, or other designated platforms.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable Aging reports and proactively follow up with customers on outstanding balances to prevent cash flow disruptions; record customer payments against Aging AR.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of Accounts Receivable, Unbilled Revenue, and Deferred Revenue for accurate financial reporting.
• Apply strong accounting knowledge to record transactions for revenue recognition as it relates to accrued versus invoiced receivable amounts.
• Respond to audit requests and support ad-hoc reporting needs as assigned.
• Consistently meet deadlines and communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and project managers.
• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and related documentation.
• Willingness and ability to provide assistance in other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance from a U.S. accredited institution.
• 5–7 years of experience in property management accounting (residential and/or commercial).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, SUMIFs, etc.) and ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Peoplesoft.
• Experience with Yardi or similar property management software (MRI a plus).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Skills & Experience
• Proven ability to work independently and efficiently in a remote environment.
• Adaptability and effectiveness in a fast-paced and growth-oriented organization.
• Strong critical thinking skills to assess issues, identify solutions, and drive continuous process improvement.
• Demonstrates natural curiosity with a strong desire to understand processes, identify improvements, and continuously expand knowledge.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with an ability to juggle multiple and varied customer requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.