Accounting Manager

Lessen; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options

401K retirement savings plan

Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays

Maternity/Paternity Pay

Career advancement opportunities

All the tools you'll need to be successful

Job summary

Lessen is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee key accounting functions, focusing on revenue recognition and financial reporting accuracy. The role involves preparing journal entries, managing the month-end close process, and ensuring compliance with GAAP.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 5+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance. The position is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding and practical application of ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance required.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key accounting functions focusing on revenue recognition and financial reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes for accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with GAAP.

Skills

Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting

Experience managing full-cycle month-end close processes

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

Lessen is the tech-enabled, end-to-end property service provider that is transforming how commercial and residential real estate services are delivered and managed at scale. Lessen’s technology platform provides data-driven insights that unlock key growth opportunities for the entire real estate ecosystem—including investors, owners, managers, and service providers. The company leverages a network of over 30,000 vetted, qualified vendors (Lessen Affiliates) serving clients with over 1 million properties and completing more than a million work orders annually across an expanding range of services. Lessen, LLC is a venture-backed, privately held company with offices in Scottsdale and Chicago.

Responsibilities

• The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing key accounting functions with a strong focus on revenue recognition, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Serve as a hands-on contributor responsible for preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance.
• Establish, develop and improve internal controls and procedures for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
• Manage and oversee the month-end and year-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries within the ERP system.
• Lead revenue accounting processes in accordance with ASC 606, including contract review, revenue recognition analysis, and related reconciliations.
• Maintain and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support internal and external audit requests and assist with preparation of audit schedules and documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and strengthening internal controls.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and other business teams to support accounting-related initiatives and projects.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, technical accounting research, and special projects as needed.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to one direct report, as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies and procedures.
• Support ERP system enhancements, implementations, and process optimization initiatives.

Qualifications

You Should Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required
• Previous experience managing or mentoring accounting staff preferred
• Strong understanding and practical application of ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance required
• Experience working within an ERP system required; NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Public accounting experience is a plus

Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience managing full-cycle month-end close processes
• Ability to prepare and post complex journal entries and reconciliations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on, team-oriented mindset with willingness to support operational accounting activities as needed
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred:

• NetSuite experience
• Experience in high-growth or fast-paced environments
• Experience supporting audits and technical accounting matters

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays
• Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Career advancement opportunities
• All the tools you\'ll need to be successful