Senior Accountant

Description

Are you an accountant who enjoys owning the close, sharpening processes, and helping others grow? ACC Management Group, Inc., is a third-party property management company serving affordable and market-rate communities across Wisconsin and Illinois and is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our corporate accounting team. In this role, you’ll manage the accounting for a portfolio of properties, lead monthly closing cycles, and partner closely with our Accounting Manager and Controller to keep reporting accurate, on time, and compliant with GAAP. You’ll also be a go-to resource for the team, mentoring fellow accountants and training our Community Managers, so that strong financial practices carry through every community we manage. If you bring at least two years of accounting experience, a knack for clear communication, and a drive to improve how things get done, we’d love to hear from you. 

Why join us?

At ACC, our mission is simple: our team provides exceptional housing by building partnerships for successful living. That partnership starts within our own walls — with a team grounded in Teamwork, Accountability, Empowerment, Open Communication, and Flexibility. 

We are committed to being a highly regarded property management company — and we know that starts with having the right people in the right seats. We don't just fill roles; we grow careers. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, ACC is a place where your energy, your voice, and your contributions matter. 

If you're looking for a team that shows up for each other, supports your growth, and recognizes that your energy is our strength — we'd love to hear from you. 

At ACC, we believe in rewarding our team with more than just a paycheck—we offer a well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and work-life balance:

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive medical HRA plans (company sponsored), and voluntary dental, & vision coverage for employees working 30+ hours per week.
• Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance options (available for employees working 30+ hours per week).
• Company-paid $25,000 life insurance policy when enrolled in STD and LTD (available for employees working 30+hours per week)!
• Full and part-time employees are eligible for the 401(k) after 6 months of employment with company match—ACC contributes 25% of the first 5% of eligible compensation, with full vesting after 3 years of employment.
• Paid time off, provided up front, to recharge and reset.
• 10 paid holidays, that include a floating holiday and a birthday holiday.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees—available to both full-time and part-time team members, no enrollment required!

Position Summary

This role will assist the Accounting Manager with the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, which includes, but is not limited to account payables, receivables, cash flow, and all facets of system reporting. This person will work closely with the Accounting Manager and accounting team to ensure all deadlines, goals, and expectations are met on a routine basis. 

Requirements

Essential Duties

• Maintain accounting for a portfolio of properties.
• Lead in closing monthly accounting cycles, inclusive of accruals, journal entries, and accounts payable. 
• Assist in second review of accounting team financial reports.
• Ensure monthly bank activities and deposits are performed in a timely manner at each property location.  
• Prepare and submit sales and use tax filings as required. 
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to the accounting team by promoting the values and brand of the company.
• Provide hands-on training and communicate the procedures of the company while exploring ideas and ways that work best for staff personnel. This would include training in groups of roughly 30 Community Managers in-person annually. Other trainings as needed monthly via TEAMS where the size would vary.
• Maintain a strong accounting and operational control environment to watch assets, improve operations and profitability, and manage business risks. 
• Ensure all procedures and processes are in compliance with all appropriate and required standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain compliance with all generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Communicate financial reports and data in a clear and persuasive manner to drive and meet all company goals and expectations. 
• Leverage all available technology and effectively use information systems and tools to generate financial reports and data to drive decision making at the management level.
• Lead and review all company audits that directly have an impact on the accounting team and make corrections and adjustments as need be. 
• Complete all assigned reports and/or projects to management by the required deadline.
• Assist in preparing corporate billback charges.
• Create and maintain a professional environment, leading by example.
• Promote a positive and uplifting working relationship and environment that encircles the company culture and business ethics.  
• Encourage new ideas, autonomy, and to think outside of the box to challenge individual growth and career driven goals.
• Assist the Controller, Accounting Manager, and other Accountants with various projects and all other duties, as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skill & Ability Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field required. 
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience required. 
• Knowledge of accounting standard operating procedures and best practices. 
• Knowledge of the property management industry is a plus. 
• Knowledgeable and proficient with computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software (MS Outlook, Word and Excel). 
• Experience with Onesite software is a plus.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to prioritize and possess efficient time management skills.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills with ability to handle complaints in a positive and time efficient manner.
• Goal-oriented and team player.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Exhibits a high degree of professionalism and respect through appearance and interactions with others. 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no true supervisory responsibilities; however, we do need the Senior Accountant to be available to the team and others in the organization for guidance and training when needed. 

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to physically stand, walk, bend, climb, and use full hand range of motion and finger dexterity to touch and feel. Must be able to reach with hands and arms and lift up to 25 pounds unassisted and as needed.

Travel

Travel may be expected on occasion to various property locations and training events. Must also be able to travel to all Corporate functions that are arranged as needed. 

ACC Management Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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