Senior Accounting Manager — Real Estate & Construction

Heirloom Property Management; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Heirloom Property Management in Duluth, MN is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to oversee financial accuracy and reporting across construction, portfolio, residential and vacation entities. This hands-on role partners with the Director of Accounting and senior leadership to strengthen controls and improve processes.

You will review statements, manage general ledger activity and reconciliations, assist with budgets, and guide staff on complex transactions while coordinating with external firms

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, general ledger management, and account reconciliations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate, complete, and well-documented financial records.
• Ability to independently review financial information, recognize discrepancies, and take appropriate corrective action.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound professional judgment.
• A structured, organized approach to accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to address accounting errors constructively, explain corrections, and help others improve the accuracy of their work.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and maintain high accounting standards without direct supervisory authority.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with the Director of Accounting and other team members.
• Experience coordinating with external accounting firms on tax preparation, audits, and other financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Review financial statements for assigned business units to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.
• Oversee the accuracy of balance sheet accounts, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is maintained.
• Review accounting transactions and financial records to identify errors, discrepancies, or irregularities and make necessary correcting journal entries.
• Communicate identified errors and corrections directly with the team member responsible for the original work, helping them understand the issue and prevent similar errors in the future.
• Monitor accounting practices and internal controls to ensure consistency, compliance, and adherence to established procedures.
• Assist with budget development, financial monitoring, and analysis of variances.
• Partner with the Director of Accounting to identify opportunities for improving financial reporting, accounting processes, and internal controls.
• Help develop, document, and maintain accounting procedures that support accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across business units.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and serve as a resource to accounting team members on complex transactions, reconciliations, and reporting questions.
• Coordinate with external accounting firms on tax preparation, audits, and other financial matters as needed.
• Work with operational leaders to resolve accounting issues, improve processes, and strengthen coordination between accounting and operations, and provide direct support required and immediate documentation demands.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure financial information is complete and accurate.
• Perform additional accounting and financial reporting responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

General ledger

Account reconciliations

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Internal controls

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Acumatica

Contractor Foreman

Red Team

AppFolio

Streamline

Job description

Heirloom Property Management in Duluth, MN is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to oversee financial accuracy and reporting across construction, portfolio, residential and vacation entities. This hands-on role partners with the Director of Accounting and senior leadership to strengthen controls and improve processes.

You will review statements, manage general ledger activity and reconciliations, assist with budgets, and guide staff on complex transactions while coordinating with external firms