Accounting Manager / Controller

Company: Private Firm
Location: Kenosha
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Roles & Responsibilities: · Accounting Journals & Ledgers (Clients) – Appfolio Software o Manage and supervise the Account Receivables (A/R) and Accounts Payables (A/P) accounting clerks. o Set policies and procedures for : § Creating/coding ledger accounts § Ensuring proper and accurate entry of all income and expenses from journaling through ledger accounts § Creating and enforcing a zero-error policy for journaling in the correct client account o Resolve accounting questions or issues o Continual improvement of AR and AP procedures · Financial Reporting (Clients) – Appfolio Software o Formulate and create financial templates for each client per Company policy o Prepare annual budgets, with input from A/R and A/P depts and president approval o Reconcile journals and book balances with bank statements o Compile monthly reports for all clients, due by the 10th of the month § Balance Sheet § Cash Flow Statement § Income Statement § Rent rolls § Ledger reports as deemed appropriate per Company policy § Attach all invoices including Elyon invoices § Attach bank statement for the same month o Post reports on the client portal and/or email as directed per client · Client Relations & Other Responsibilities o Address client concerns or questions regarding financial reports o Provide excellent service and support to Elyon clients o Process monthly disbursements to Clients based on distribution policy o Cooperate with Company CPA accounting firm to prepare year-end tax returns · Continual Improvement o Create company policies and processes for the A/R and A/P departments o Make recommendations and assist in developing best practices Requirements & Qualifications: · College grad – accounting major is a requirement · Basic computer skills, including good command and use of Microsoft WORD and EXCEL · Experience with Appfolio (highly desired) · Knowledge and experience with QuickBooks · Bookkeeping experience with a small company including knowledge and experience in all facets of financial accounting (AR, AP, payroll, invoice processing, financial reporting) · At least 3 years’ experience with property management accounting (required) · Ability to lead and motivate direct reports · Ability to work independently with no supervision · Good interpersonal skills and professional demeanor · Team player with drive for high customer satisfaction, high integrity and commitment to company brand and vision · Full time position o M - F, 9 AM – 5 PM o 40 hours per week

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