Accounting Manager - Real Estate

Hernandez Consulting & Construction
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
2740 Saint Louis St (Show on map)
Jan 16, 2025
Accounting Manager - Real Estate Your New Company: NORF Companies ("NORF") is a veteran-owned boutique real estate investment firm specializing in tax-advantaged strategies. We strive to improve communities by redeveloping historic buildings and revitalizing blighted neighborhoods while generating compelling risk-adjusted returns for our investors. Based in New Orleans, we invest throughout North America with a focus in the Southeast region. At NORF, we owe our success to the leadership, talent, and drive of our employees. With a wide range of opportunities, explore the many ways to grow your career and build your own legacy at NORF. Come be a part of our team while we have openings available! Your New Role: NORF Companies is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager in the New Orleans, LA area. You can find out more about NORF at www.NORFcompanies.com. As the Accounting Manager, you will lead NORF Companies accounting function in applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information, reconcile financial statements, prepare general and standard journal entries, assist in budget development, and prepare standard accounting and financial reports for management. You will need to be a self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills. You will report to the Director of Development. What you'll be doing in your new role: Supervise supporting roles by training team members, and managing their performance in accordance with Company policies, values, and business practices Manage/perform daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting operations Cash management Transfer funds between accounts Bank reconciliations Create weekly cash reports Create short term cash projections Track and process loan payments Track and process rent collections Track and record interest on notes issued Facilitate bank draws Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Process payments to third party and affiliates Work with CPAs to complete annual tax returns & audit Internal review of tax returns and audit prior to finalizing Compliance testing Create and issue quarterly lender reports Calculate and issue investor/partner distributions Calculate capital calls for investors/partners Create ad hoc reports Participate in team meetings to discuss processes and procedures Co-manage Administrative Assistant to assist with all above items Establish annual goals and objectives for the accounting team, establish workflows for effective and efficient completion of tasks, and implement process and procedural improvements to streamline work, increase productivity, and maintain excellent service and quality Oversee and approve financial transactions and information Approve budget, revenue, expenses, payroll entries, invoices, mortgage payments and distributions, and other accounting documents Research and resolve accounting discrepancies as necessary Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing revenue and expense trends and recommend appropriate budget levels to ensure expenditure control Ensure customer satisfaction by responding to requests from owners, business leaders, property managers, and others related to financial reports, statements, and established budgets Complete various financial, accounting, administrative reports and analysis, and perform other duties as assigned or as necessary What You'll Need to Succeed: * BS / BA in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. * Solid working knowledge of QuickBooks software required. * Three or more years of real estate or construction accounting management experience preferred. * Education and/or training in the management of large amounts of information. * Strong analytical skills, with the ability to review data and convert that to construction-related knowledge. * Well-developed verbal and written communication skills. You'll need to adhere to our core values: 1. INTEGRITY (honest, accountable, ethical.) 2. WORK TOGETHER (team player, mission focused.) 3. DEDICATED TO SUCCEED (Work hard, drive forward, win.) 4. BUILD ENDURING VALUE (Uphold reputation, create lasting relationships.) Benefits you'll get in return: * Full benefits package: * Disability (short and long term) * Life Insurance (employer-paid) * 401k with match * 3 weeks PTO, 8 holidays per year * Competitive salary * Opportunity to grow with an industry leader * We'll pay 80% of your Medical Health Insurance premiums * Employee paid Dental, and Vision plan NORF Companies is an equal opportunity employer. NORF Companies does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.