Accounting Manager — Real Estate Growth & Process Improvement

Gray Capital LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Capital LLC in Indianapolis is seeking an Accounting Manager to support our growing multifamily portfolio. You will work closely with the Controller to ensure timely month-end closes, accurate GAAP reporting, and standardized processes across properties.

The role focuses on process improvement, analytics, budgeting, and technology adoption, including ERP enhancements and AI-enabled tools. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in accounting, CPA preferred, and 5+ years in real estate accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred
• Public accounting experience preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; real estate or multifamily property accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with RealPage or similar property management accounting software.
• Strong understanding of month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach — comfortable identifying problems and proposing process improvements without being asked.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and support a growing organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller in driving a timely, accurate month-end and year-end close across property-level and corporate entities, including review of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, helping ensure proper GAAP presentation and clear variance analysis against budget.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting package preparation, analysis and distribution.
• Partner with the Controller to standardize and improve accounting processes and procedures as the portfolio grows, identifying opportunities to streamline recurring workflows.
• Support oversight of the AP and credit card programs alongside the Controller and AP Coordinator/Specialist, helping ensure invoices and card transactions are coded, posted, and paid accurately and on time.
• Help build and maintain analytics and KPI reporting (aging, disbursements, expense trends, close timeliness) to give leadership clear visibility into financial performance.
• Assist with corporate financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis and reporting support.
• Support the integration of new property acquisitions into accounting systems and reporting processes.
• Help evaluate and implement technology and automation opportunities across the accounting function, including AI-enabled tools, to reduce manual work and improve accuracy
• Develop, maintain, and improve accounting procedures, documentation, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Support ERP system enhancements, reporting improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Support Treasury activities, tax filings, regulatory compliance, and related financial requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

RealPage

Job description

Gray Capital LLC in Indianapolis is seeking an Accounting Manager to support our growing multifamily portfolio. You will work closely with the Controller to ensure timely month-end closes, accurate GAAP reporting, and standardized processes across properties.

The role focuses on process improvement, analytics, budgeting, and technology adoption, including ERP enhancements and AI-enabled tools. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in accounting, CPA preferred, and 5+ years in real estate accounting.