CORPORATE ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Gates Hudson; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Hudson is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to lead a 5-7 person team overseeing accounts payable, vendor compliance, and intercompany receivables for ~175 client locations and corporate offices. You will aid the Controller with system improvements and troubleshooting across the accounting stack.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, proficiency with Yardi Voyager and Paymode-X, and excellence in communication and internal controls.

Qualifications

• BA in accounting, finance or business or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Property Management accounting experience a plus.
• Experience with general ledger entries, reconciliations and accruals.
• Experience with automated accounting software (Yardi Voyager strongly preferred).
• Experience with automated vendor compliance platforms (NetVendor is a plus).
• Experience with automated vendor procurement and payment platforms (Paymode-X/Bottomline, formerly Nexus strongly preferred).
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with all levels of organization.
• Strong internal and external customer service.
• Ability to meet deadlines with strong time management and organization skills.
• Strong technology skills with automated accounting, online banking/credit card systems, Excel, and procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 5-7 employees in accounts payable, vendor compliance, and corporate receivables.
• Assist Controller with process improvement projects and troubleshooting accounting systems.
• Manage high-volume AP across multiple entities using Paymode-X and Yardi Voyager.
• Oversee 1099 process, vendor compliance and unclaimed property.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly distribution payments to investors.
• Mentor staff and ensure cross-training on key deliverables.
• Explain and advise corporate policies and procedures to the team.
• Maintain workflows and security access to support internal control objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance or related

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Paymode-X

NetVendor

Excel

Job description

Overview

The Corporate Accounting Manager supervises a team of 5-7 employees responsible for accounts payable processes, vendor compliance, credit card program oversight, intercompany billing and corporate receivables for approximately 175 client locations and corporate offices. This position assists the Controller with process improvement projects and troubleshooting accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Monthly billing and collection of management fees and other charges
• Manage relationships with our software providers to troubleshoot technical issues, maintain efficient workflows and implement best practices
• Manage a high-volume AP shop across multiple entities using Paymode-X (Nexus) and Yardi Voyager
• Oversee the issuance and payment of P-Cards for petty cash expenses for 160+ sites
• Work with the Controller to improve workflows and on special projects as needed
• Promote corporate cash flow by timely billing and collection of corporate receivables
• Maintain workflows and security access protocols that provide appropriate documentation and support internal control objectives
• Oversee 1099 process, vendor compliance and unclaimed property
• Oversee the monthly and quarterly distribution payments to investors
• Supervise, train and mentor staff; ensure coverage and cross-training on key deliverables
• Explain and advise corporate team on policies and procedures
• Ensure the timely resolution of accounting tickets and monitor tickets for trends that may indicate opportunities for process improvement
• Research and resolve vendor disputes, fraud reports and exceptions to accounting policies

Qualifications

• BA in accounting, finance or business or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Property Management accounting experience a plus
• Experience in general ledger entries, account reconciliations, accruals
• Experience with automated accounting software (Yardi Voyager strongly preferred)
• Experience with an automated vendor compliance platform (NetVendor is a plus)
• Experience with an automated vendor procurement and payment platform (Paymode-X/Bottomline, formerly Nexus strongly preferred)
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with all levels of organization
• Strong internal and external customer service
• Ability to meet deadlines, with excellent time management and organization skills
• Strong technology skills, especially with automated accounting, online banking/credit card systems, Excel, automated vendor payment and procurement systems