Accounting Manager

Private Firm; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Firm in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team, oversee AR/AP clerks, and ensure accurate financial reporting for clients.

The role requires a college degree in accounting, strong Excel and Word skills, and familiarity with Appfolio and QuickBooks. You will implement policies for AR/AP and drive process improvements while maintaining high customer satisfaction and integrity.

Qualifications

• College grad with accounting major is required.
• Strong MS Word/Excel skills.
• Experience with Appfolio is highly desired.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks and full bookkeeping for small companies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the accounting team including AR/AP clerks.
• Prepare annual budgets and reconcile journals with bank statements.
• Compile monthly client reports and handle client inquiries on financial reports.
• Develop company policies for AR and AP and drive best practices.

Skills

Accounting

Team leadership

A/R

A/P

Financial reporting

Property management

Appfolio

QuickBooks

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Appfolio

QuickBooks

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage Accounting Team
  
  
  
  • Manage and supervise the Account Receivables (A/R) and Accounts Payables (A/P)clerks.
  
  
  
  


• Financial Reporting (Clients)
  
  
  
  • Prepare annual budgets
  
  
  • Reconcile journals and book balances with bank statements
  
  
  • Compile monthly reports for all clients
  
  
  
  


• Client Relations & Other Responsibilities
  
  
  
  • Address client concerns or questions regarding financial reports
  
  
  • Process monthly disbursements to Clients based on distribution policy
  
  
  
  


• Continual Improvement
  
  
  
  • Create company policies and processes for the A/R and A/P departments
  
  
  • Make recommendations and assist in developing best practices
  
  
  
  

Requirements & Qualifications:

• College grad – accounting major is a requirement


• Basic computer skills, including good command and use of Microsoft WORD and EXCEL


• Experience with Appfolio (highly desired)


• Knowledge and experience with QuickBooks


• Bookkeeping experience with a small company including knowledge and experience in all facets of financial accounting (AR, AP, payroll, invoice processing, financial reporting)


• At least 3 years’ experience with property management accounting (required)


• Ability to lead and motivate direct reports


• Ability to work independently with no supervision


• Good interpersonal skills and professional demeanor


• Team player with drive for high customer satisfaction, high integrity and commitment to company brand and vision


• Full time position


• M - F, 9 AM – 5 PM


• 40 hours per week