An Accounting Manager manages the accounting department of a company or organization. Directs the accounting staff that prepare financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports and tax filings. Monitors accounting data. Implements and manages accounting policies and procedures. Advises management with regard to finance decisions.
Shorelight Real Estate Management is a vertically integrated owner-manager of multifamily properties, primarily in MetroWest and Worcester County. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee the day-to-day accounting function and partner closely with the VP, Finance on cash management, financial reporting, and month-end close. The role will also formalize accounting policies and procedures, improve internal controls, and drive efficiencies within AppFolio as the company grows. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple properties, entities, and competing priorities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable across all managed entities, ensuring accurate invoice processing, tenant charges, and collections. Supervise and mentor the Staff Accountant; review work product and serve as the escalation point for day-to-day accounting questions. Manage cash across entities, maintain banking relationships, ensure funding for operating and capital needs, and reconcile bank and corporate credit card accounts. Prepare and execute weekly check runs, including review of supporting documentation and approvals. Prepare monthly property/entity financial reporting, including financial statements, variance analysis, and supporting schedules for ownership. Coordinate mortgage payments and track loan schedules, escrow requirements, and lender reporting deadlines. Manage real estate tax payments and due dates by jurisdiction; maintain LLC filings, vendor W-9/COI tracking, and other corporate reporting requirements. Coordinate annual insurance audits and other third-party audits; manage management fee billings, overhead reimbursements, and payroll-related reconciliations. Assist with property-level budgeting and forecasting. Develop and document accounting policies and procedures to strengthen consistency, internal controls, and scalability. Lead AppFolio efficiency initiatives, including reporting, workflow automation, platform adoption, templates, and process improvements. Support additional accounting, finance, and ad hoc projects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; real estate or property management experience strongly preferred. Experience managing accounting across multiple entities or properties highly valued. Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, cash management, and financial reporting. Hands-on AppFolio or similar property management accounting software experience strongly preferred, with an ability to identify process improvements. Experience developing or documenting accounting policies and procedures. Ability to work independently, collaborate with leadership, and manage multiple entities and deadlines with strong organization and attention to detail. Previous supervisory experience is a plus, but not required.
