Senior Accountant

Ares Management Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Flexible Savings Accounts

Healthcare Savings Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation is seeking a Senior Accountant, Property, to join the Property Accounting Team in Denver. You will manage day-to-day property accounting, mentor junior staff, and ensure accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with Excel; experience with Yardi and Avid is preferred. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance demonstrated by strong academic record.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of accounting entries, analysis, and interpretation of information.
• Experience with Yardi and Avid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the accounting books and records of a property portfolio.
• Record tenant billing and collections, accounts payable and monthly closing.
• Review and prepare CAM reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly portfolio-wide analytics.
• Analyze lease agreements for billing and compliance.
• Mentor and oversee Property Accountants.
• Review monthly reports, variances, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with Asset Management and Finance on monthly results and budgets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Yardi

Avid

Excel

Job description

Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description The Senior Accountant, Property will be an integral part of our Property Accounting Team and responsible for the day-to-day property accounting functions in addition to overseeing and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, comfortable with a team-oriented, high volume environment, able to multi-task, and able to think critically to ensure that key processes are effectively and efficiently completed.

Essential Duties

• Maintain and oversee the accounting books and records of a property portfolio in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Manage and accurately record tenant billing and collections, accounts payable and the monthly closing process.
• Review and prepare yearly CAM reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly portfolio wide analytics.
• Analyze each property's respective lease agreements for appropriate billing and compliance.
• Oversee and manage one or more Property Accountants. Support and mentor Property Accountants to master role and responsibilities.
• Review monthly reports for each property. Includes analyzing monthly fluctuations and budget-to-actual variances and reconciling account balances to underlying supporting documentation and business activity.
• Communicate monthly results to Asset Management and Finance Departments.
• Prepare and review annual operating budgets for property portfolio. Includes coordination with Asset Management and Finance Departments and each property’s respective property management team for approval of operating budgets.
• Assist external reporting team with the preparation and review of reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and with the Internal Revenue Service. Requires coordination with auditors and tax.
• Analyze loan agreements and coordinate with Finance Department to manage compliance with loan agreements.
• Assist with construction management which can include, monitoring jobs for completion, approving invoices and job set-up, job close-out and working with the development team on draw requests.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance demonstrating a strong academic record during undergraduate studies.
• Knowledge of accounting to record accounting entries, analyze and interpret information, and make deductions from varying facts and circumstances required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a high-volume environment preferred.
• Experience with Yardi and Avid preferred.
• A motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and communication skills is required.
• The ability to multi-task in a highly dynamic environment and meet challenging deadlines is critical.
• Requires the ability to self-manage, independently exercise professional and technical judgement, problem solve and take initiative.
• An aptitude for Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel skills required.

Reporting Relationships

Chief Accounting Officer

Chief Accounting Officer Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$85,000 - $100,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) program with company match
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
• Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
• access to a world-class medical advisory team
• a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry
• a mindfulness and wellbeing app
• financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor
• new parent leave
• reproductive and adoption assistance
• emergency backup care
• matching gift program
• education sponsorship program
• much more

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of June 30, 2026, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $671 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,400 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com.

Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, "Ares Management") is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

(1) As of June 30, 2026. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.