Team Lead / Property Portfolio Accountant en Atrium Management Company

Description

About Atrium Management Company: 

Atrium Management Company is a Florida-based, growing property management and development firm with properties scattered throughout Florida and Virginia. Our mission is to provide our owners and residents with the ultimate property management experience through pleasant, professional, and honest service. We're committed to exceeding expectations every step of the way.

Why Choose Atrium?

Do you have a passion for people and looking to join a company with strong career growth opportunities? Atrium has been honored by the Orlando Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in Orlando 8 years in a row. Join us as we celebrate 11 years of shaping the future of property management! 

Position Summary:

This role will manage full-cycle accounting for a multifamily property portfolio, ensuring reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and alignment with property stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for month-end close, budget inputs, reconciliations, and owner-facing reporting. The ideal candidate combines deep accounting experience with the ability to scale workflows, communicate clearly, and take ownership with minimal supervision. This role will also lead a team of 4-7 accountants, providing guidance, training, and oversight to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• Directly manage, train, and mentor a team of 3-5 property accountants.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to team members.
• Distribute workload and ensure all deadlines are met.

High-Level Financial Reporting:

• Oversee and review the work of junior accountants to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Present complete property financials, including balance sheets and other key reports, directly to ownership groups and leadership teams.
• Act as the primary point of contact for ownership groups, addressing complex inquiries and explaining financial data in a clear and concise manner.

Strategic & Process Improvement:

• Lead initiatives to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and team efficiency across the portfolio.
• Develop and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for the accounting team.

Manage end-to-end accounting workflows:

• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Journal entries and general ledger maintenance
• AP/AR coordination with on-site teams
• Rent roll validation, collections tracking, and invoice matching
• Budget input, variance analysis, and forecasting

Prepare and deliver monthly financial packages for internal and external stakeholders, including:

• Profit & Loss statements
• Balance Sheets
• Rent Rolls
• Aging Reports (Receivables & Payables)
• Vendor expense summaries and supporting documentation
• Cash flow statements

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Perform accrual-based accounting for 7–10 multifamily properties.
• Maintain accurate, compliant financial records and ensure timely transaction entry.
• Collaborate across departments to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.
• Assist with year-end audits, tax prep, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to internal process improvement initiatives (e.g., checklist streamlining, reporting automation).

Required Qualifications: 

• Leadership Experience: 

          •  3+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role within an accounting department.

          •  Demonstrated ability to manage, train, and develop junior accountants.

• Portfolio Size: Oversee a combined portfolio of 40-50 multifamily properties.
• Owner-Facing Communication: Proven experience communicating complex financial data and providing clear explanations to non-finance stakeholders, including property owners and senior leadership.
• Advanced Accounting Knowledge: Deep expertise in multifamily accounting practices, including advanced knowledge of journal entries, accruals, bank reconciliations, and property-level financials. 
• 5+ years of professional experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
• Experience with multifamily portfolios totaling 1,000+ units.
• Proficient in accrual-based accounting and monthly close cycles.
• Prior use of accounting tools such as AppFolio, QuickBooks, Buildium, or Caliber.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Exceptional attention to detail, calendar discipline, and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (from an accredited university)
• Experience preparing financial reports for property owners or asset managers
• Familiarity with reporting SOPs and internal control workflows
• Client-facing communication experience in a U.S. business setting
• History of contributing to efficiency initiatives or systemization efforts (e.g., process automation, checklist refinement)

Salary Range:  $80,000 - $110,000 (based on experience)

Job Location:  Atrium Management Company's Administrative Office, 201 S Bumby Ave. Orlando, FL 32803

Schedule: Full-Time, Salaried. Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm. Some flexibility required. 

Requirements

• Multifamily Property Portfolio experience in bookkeeping/accounting is required. 
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership / management experience within an accounting department.
• This is not available for remote work. Position will be in-office, based in Orlando, FL.