Accounting Manager

GK Real Estate is seeking an Accounting Manager that will be responsible for managing the accounting team and overseeing financial reporting activities, governance and compliance, policy, and internal/external client relations for GK Real Estate. The ideal candidate must have strong management skills along with superior commercial and retail real estate accounting experience.

This will include, but not be limited to, the monthly closing process; reviewing, investigating, and explaining variances in accounts, including both actual and budget; determining the proper handling of financial transactions in accordance with both income tax and GAAP basis; communicating with property management staff, as well as external auditors; and preparation of reports and other financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

· Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including variance and occupancy reports.

· Manager staff accountants and AP/AR function.

· Work closely with the SVP of Accounting and Finance.

· Prepare and review annual escalation, estimates, and settlement billings for CAM, RET and other applicable charges.

· Review and approve lease abstract information in Yardi system.

· Interface with building management, operations, debt and leasing departments on financial and operational issues.

· Prepare cash and GAAP work papers for annual audits and tax returns.

· Reconcile and process investor contributions, distributions and review investor information maintained by third-party servicing agent.

· Prepare property operating budgets and quarterly reforecasts in conjunction with property management.

· Responsible for tracking key financial activities for properties, including mortgage loan and real estate tax payments, lender escrows and management fee calculations.

· Maintain records for job costing, capital and leasing costs and depreciation.

· Responsible for third party lender communication and reporting.