ORGANIZATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.
During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth by 2025.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Accounting Manager – Property Accounting provides oversight of all TRP’s accounting transactions primarily for the multi-family rental property and real estate development activity, and secondarily for other TRP departmental operations and government funding programs. The Accounting Manager – Property Accounting is directly responsible for the timely execution of all accounting transactions and preparation of necessary financial reports, materials for the annual audit processes, and accounting policies and procedures for multi-family rental property and real estate development accounting. The Accounting Manager – Property Accounting is responsible for working with other divisions, staff, and leadership to further the overall mission of the organization.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or relevant experience required.
· Experience in multi-family rental property and real estate development accounting required.
· Experience with MIP or fund accounting software, Yardi or property management software strongly preferred.
· Ability to improve business processes and maintain high standards and work quality.
· Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and others, as necessary.
· Ability to work with teams and engage others.
· Adhere to the highest ethical standards.

· Prepares and analyzes all TRP’s monthly financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement and cash flow projections. Ensures timely distribution of monthly financial statements for TRP leadership by the 15th of every month
· Oversees the monthly close procedure utilizing the accounting calendar and associated program deadlines.
· Documents and implements accounting policies and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards.
· Oversees the preparation and maintenance and reconciliation of accrual schedules for all accounts.
· Facilitates and leads monthly budget variance discussions with department staff as directed.
· Leads the accounting team with the preparation of the annual audits for Limited Partnership audits.
· Prepares any required reporting packages tailored to the needs of each investor, lender, or other interested parties, and assure that information is timely and relevant.
· Responsible for the integrity of the financials presented monthly, which includes data analysis and scrubbing if necessary.
· Attends and participates in required organizational programs, committee, and staff meetings.
· Perform other duties as assigned.