Real Estate Accountant & Analyst

First Management Inc.; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long Term Disability

401(k) matching up to 4%

Job summary

First Management Inc. in Lawrence, KS is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to oversee core corporate accounting operations, financial reporting, and budget analysis.

The role requires advanced technical accounting expertise and the ability to maintain rigorous financial controls across multiple entities in partnership with executive leadership. Responsibilities include month-end close, audits, reconciliations, budgeting, and system management across platforms like QuickBooks, Sage

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience (corporate accounting, audit, or real estate/construction accounting preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and modern accounting software systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles, including general ledger maintenance, accruals, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Coordinate and assist with annual financial and operational audits, ensuring adherence to accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform reconciliations of complex bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist executive management in preparing, tracking, and analyzing budgets, variance analyses, and management reporting summaries.
• Oversee daily entry and processing of financial transactions across enterprise accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, AppFolio).
• Continuously evaluate and refine accounting workflows and internal controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as a trusted financial resource for corporate and operational personnel and support CFO-led projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage Intacct

AppFolio

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, driven finance professional to oversee core corporate accounting operations, financial reporting, and budget analysis. This role requires a strong work ethic, advanced technical accounting expertise, and the ability to maintain rigorous financial controls across multiple business entities while partnering closely with executive leadership.

Essential Functions & Major Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close: Manage comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles, including general ledger maintenance, accruals, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Audits & Compliance: Coordinate and assist with annual financial and operational audits, ensuring adherence to established accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Reconciliations & Analysis: Perform timely, accurate reconciliations of complex bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts; investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist executive management in preparing, tracking, and analyzing corporate and operational budgets, variance analyses, and management reporting summaries.
• Data Integrity & Systems Management: Oversee the accurate daily entry and processing of financial transactions across enterprise accounting and property management platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or AppFolio).
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and refine accounting workflows, documentation protocols, and financial internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Cross-Functional Support: Serve as a trusted resource for corporate and operational personnel, providing financial guidance and supporting special projects as needed by the CFO.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Experience: 3+ years of progressive accounting experience (corporate accounting, audit, or real estate/construction accounting preferred).
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and modern accounting software systems.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail, robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Salary Range:

$65,000 to $80,000 per year depending on experience.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance available at the 1st of the month following 60 days of full time employment. First Management pays for a Basic Life/AD&D, Long Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness policy for employees. After 1 year of full time employment, employees may contribute to a 401(k), First Management matches up to 4%.