Senior Accounting Manager

Salary: $80,000 - 90,000 / year

THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE IN CHICAGO, IL. THERE ARE WFH OPPORTUNITIES AFTER 6 MONTHS.

Who we are:

For over 20 years, Hales Property Management has been the industry leader in property management. Our mission is to proactively manage buildings through anticipation of client needs, effective communication, complete transparency, and compassion. Our AWARDS and reviews speak to who we are and how we strive for excellence.

What we offer:

• Industry-Leading Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Life, HSA
• Retirement savings Plan
• Competitive Compensation Packages (based on experience)
• Bonus Opportunities (based on performance)
• Work from Home & Flex Schedules
• Generous PTO Package
• Corporate Sponsored Wellness Program
• Quarterly Company Outings/Events

The Job:

We're looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team! The role involves ensuring accuracy of financial records, analyzing statements, managing general ledger tasks, and offering financial guidance to property managers, board members, and association owners. Maintaining strong internal and external relationships–including working with auditors for compliance and year-end reporting–is key for this position.

Your main roles will include (but not be limited to):

• Manage general accounting functions: AP, AR, general ledger, and taxes.
• Assess and recommend process improvements for efficiency.
• Review and analyze financial statements for accuracy.
• Provide financial guidance to managers, board members, and owners.
• Supervise general ledger accounting.
• Develop and train staff while fostering strong relationships.
• Collaborate with external auditors for year-end closing.
• Generate monthly financial statements for association clients.
• Assist with the preparation and reconciliation of payroll, payroll tax, and benefits
• Perform additional functions and participate in special projects as needed

What you have (the basics):

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Minimum three years of accounting experience.
• Experience in employee relationship building and performance management.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, knowledge of automated financial and reporting systems, Microsoft Office products, and other tools commonly used by accounting and finance teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect business actions with financial outcomes
• Experience using NetSuite, QuickBooks, or property management software is a plus (e.g., Vantaca, Buildium, CINC Systems, Yardi, Jenark)
• Excellent GAAP accounting knowledge and consolidated financial statement preparation experience
• Experience managing a team

What you have (soft traits):

• Strong servant-leadership qualities - you are not afraid to jump in and help wherever help is needed with an ample dose of humility (i.e., no task is beneath you).
• Excellent communication skills – you effectively inspire and energize both reports who you mentor and leaders who you support. You create clarity out of complexity.
• Continuous improvement mindset. You know things can be better, have the analytical chops to figure out how, and can rally cross-functional teams around making it happen.
• A team-building mentality – you are committed to working as a member of the team and building a successful organization. You can quickly gain the trust, confidence, and respect of colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
• An entrepreneurial spirit – you are comfortable in a dynamic work environment and possess a proven ability to create operational efficiencies and streamline processes without direct oversight. You’re a self-starter and thrive in an evolving, changing environment. Experience in an entrepreneurial workplace is preferred.
• Unflinching ethics – you do the right thing, always.

Disclaimer: This is not an all-inclusive job description. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time. Our client is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.