Accounting Manager

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Learn more about Thrive here: www.thrivecommunities.com

Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 per year, Exempt

Schedule: Full-time; Hybrid, Monday - Friday, with 1 - 2 in-office days per week

Thrive's Purpose is to be the most trusted partner in property management by delivering outstanding results for clients, inspiring associate engagement, and elevating living experiences for residents. By cultivating award-winning workplaces, we foster an environment of connection, compassion, and fun. We are dedicated to our boutique, at-scale approach to property management and building communities that flourish, which stems from hiring strong associates to grow with Team Thrive!

Our Values are simple: Do the Right Thing, Do Work to be Proud of, and Be a Great Place to Work.

Voted as a best workplace in Washington and Portland for several consecutive years, Thrive builds on its culture by offering the following benefits:

Unlimited Vacation

Accrued Sick Leave

Flexible, hybrid schedule

Employer matched 401k retirement plan

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Birthday, Personal Day, and Day of Service

Discretionary Bonus Potential

$0 premium medical, dental, and vision insurance effective 1st of the month following your start date

Fully covered Long-term disability insurance for associates

Fully covered basic life insurance for associates with supplemental life insurance options

24/7 Everyday Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-term Disability insurance

Pet Insurance discounts

Parking & Transit Commuter Benefits

Annual professional development reimbursement

Training opportunities and career progression/growth plans

Company-wide parties and events

What You'll Own - Essential Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

Lead the accounting team and oversee the hiring, onboarding, training, and development of team members.

Manage associate performance and development through:

Coaching and ongoing feedback

Professional development

Performance reviews

Corrective action, when needed

Client Accounting & Financial Oversight

Lead Client Accounting operations and oversee the monthly accounting cycle for assigned properties, including:

Property cash flow monitoring and forecasting

Month-end close review

Preliminary financial review

Journal entry and bank reconciliation compliance

Monthly financial reporting package review

Manage property-level financial obligations and transactions, including:

Owner distribution calculations

Draw requests and funding schedules

Debt service, tax, and insurance payments

Oversee broader accounting activities, including:

Annual budgeting

Year-end audit requests

Treasury management

General ledger account setup and reporting structure maintenance

Direct redevelopment accounting, including job cost, cash, and work-in-progress reconciliations.

Support the implementation and rollout of ancillary property operations systems.

Client & Cross-Functional Partnership

Serve as a key accounting partner to clients, site teams, regional leadership and home office departments.

Communicate with clients regarding monthly financial deliverables, owner distributions, and other accounting requests.

Provide accounting guidance, support, and training to Community Managers and Regional Managers.

Develop and implement policies and procedures that improve communication, financial controls, and efficiency between accounting and property operations.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Two or more years of supervisory or people leadership experience

Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements

Knowledge of effective accounting controls

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency

Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and sound judgment

Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams

Customer-service mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

Experience with Yardi, MRI, and/or affordable housing accounting preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Ability to travel locally for meetings, events, or property visits, as needed.

Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.

Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through virtual platforms.

Hybrid work environment, with in-person work required at Thrive’s Home Office unless otherwise noted.

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English with sufficient proficiency to perform the responsibilities of the role.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Diversity is celebrated at Thrive as we believe it makes us a better company. Our hope is that each associate feels welcomed, respected, and appreciated for their unique contributions. From our hiring practices, performance reviews, raise decisions, and opportunities for promotions, Thrive follows consistent and fair practices to ensure all Thrive employees and potential employees have an equal opportunity for employment and advancement based on merit, and are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or on any other legally protected basis. Our Human Resources department works with teams to make reasonable accommodations for those that require assistance in being able to participate in the interview process or meet the requirements of their position.

Background Check

Thrive Communities conducts background checks after the conditional offer of employment is accepted, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be asked to authorize these screenings and results will be reviewed by a designated HR representative. For questions about what will be reviewed on the criminal history, please contact careers@thrivecommunities.com.

Thrive Communities reserves the right to modify this policy at any time without notice.