Accounting Manager

Thrive Communities; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Vacation

Accrued Sick Leave

Hybrid schedule

Employer matched 401k

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Birthday, Personal Day, and Day 0

Discretionary Bonus Potential

0$ premium medical, dental, and vision

Long-term disability insurance

Basic life insurance

EAP

Pet Insurance discounts

Parking & Transit Benefits

Professional development reimbursement

Training opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Thrive Communities in Seattle is seeking an experienced accounting leader to oversee client accounting operations for multiple properties. You will manage the monthly close, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting while guiding a team of accounting professionals.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years of supervisory experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with Yardi or MRI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Two or more years of supervisory or people leadership experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• Knowledge of effective accounting controls.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Customer-service mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience with Yardi, MRI, and/or affordable housing accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team and oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and development.
• Manage associate performance and development through coaching, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Oversee monthly accounting cycle for assigned properties, including cash flow monitoring and forecasting, month-end close, preliminary financial review, journal entries, and bank reconciliation.
• Manage property-level financial obligations and transactions, including owner distributions, draws, debt service, taxes, and insurance payments.
• Oversee budgeting, year-end audits, treasury management, and general ledger structure maintenance.
• Direct redevelopment accounting, including job cost, cash, and work-in-progress reconciliations.
• Support the implementation and rollout of ancillary property operations systems.
• Partner with clients, site teams, regional leadership and home office departments to ensure financial controls and processes.
• Provide accounting guidance and training to Community Managers and Regional Managers.
• Develop policies and procedures to improve communication, financial controls, and efficiency between accounting and property operations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Supervisory experience

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Customer-service mindset

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Affordable housing accounting

Job description

Feel Seen at Thrive! Learn more about Thrive here: www.thrivecommunities.com

Feel Seen at Thrive! Learn more about Thrive here: www.thrivecommunities.com

Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 per year, Exempt

Schedule: Full-time; Hybrid, Monday - Friday, with 1 - 2 in-office days per week

Thrive's Purpose is to be the most trusted partner in property management by delivering outstanding results for clients, inspiring associate engagement, and elevating living experiences for residents. By cultivating award-winning workplaces, we foster an environment of connection, compassion, and fun. We are dedicated to our boutique, at-scale approach to property management and building communities that flourish, which stems from hiring strong associates to grow with Team Thrive!

Our Values are simple: Do the Right Thing, Do Work to be Proud of, and Be a Great Place to Work.

Benefits Voted as a best workplace in Washington and Portland for several consecutive years, Thrive builds on its culture by offering the following benefits:

• Unlimited Vacation
• Accrued Sick Leave
• Flexible, hybrid schedule
• Employer matched 401k retirement plan
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Birthday, Personal Day, and Day of Service
• Discretionary Bonus Potential
• $0 premium medical, dental, and vision insurance effective 1st of the month following your start date
• Fully covered Long-term disability insurance for associates
• Fully covered basic life insurance for associates with supplemental life insurance options
• 24/7 Everyday Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-term Disability insurance
• Pet Insurance discounts
• Parking & Transit Commuter Benefits
• Annual professional development reimbursement
• Training opportunities and career progression/growth plans
• Company-wide parties and events

What You'll Own - Essential Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead the accounting team and oversee the hiring, onboarding, training, and development of team members.
• Manage associate performance and development through:
• Coaching and ongoing feedback
• Professional development
• Performance reviews
• Corrective action, when needed

Client Accounting & Financial Oversight

• Lead Client Accounting operations and oversee the monthly accounting cycle for assigned properties, including:
• Property cash flow monitoring and forecasting
• Month-end close review
• Preliminary financial review
• Journal entry and bank reconciliation compliance
• Monthly financial reporting package review
• Manage property-level financial obligations and transactions, including:
• Owner distribution calculations
• Draw requests and funding schedules
• Debt service, tax, and insurance payments
• Oversee broader accounting activities, including:
• Annual budgeting
• Year-end audit requests
• Treasury management
• General ledger account setup and reporting structure maintenance
• Direct redevelopment accounting, including job cost, cash, and work-in-progress reconciliations.
• Support the implementation and rollout of ancillary property operations systems.

Client & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as a key accounting partner to clients, site teams, regional leadership and home office departments.
• Communicate with clients regarding monthly financial deliverables, owner distributions, and other accounting requests.
• Provide accounting guidance, support, and training to Community Managers and Regional Managers.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that improve communication, financial controls, and efficiency between accounting and property operations.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Two or more years of supervisory or people leadership experience
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements
• Knowledge of effective accounting controls
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams
• Customer-service mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
• Experience with Yardi, MRI, and/or affordable housing accounting preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel locally for meetings, events, or property visits, as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through virtual platforms.
• Hybrid work environment, with in-person work required at Thrive’s Home Office unless otherwise noted.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English with sufficient proficiency to perform the responsibilities of the role.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Diversity is celebrated at Thrive as we believe it makes us a better company. Our hope is that each associate feels welcomed, respected, and appreciated for their unique contributions. From our hiring practices, performance reviews, raise decisions, and opportunities for promotions, Thrive follows consistent and fair practices to ensure all Thrive employees and potential employees have an equal opportunity for employment and advancement based on merit, and are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or on any other legally protected basis. Our Human Resources department works with teams to make reasonable accommodations for those that require assistance in being able to participate in the interview process or meet the requirements of their position.

Background Check

Thrive Communities conducts background checks after the conditional offer of employment is accepted, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be asked to authorize these screenings and results will be reviewed by a designated HR representative. For questions about what will be reviewed on the criminal history, please contact [e-mail].

Thrive Communities reserves the right to modify this policy at any time without notice.