• Job Description

  Req#: 486638

  Accounting Manager

  Home . It’s a word that holds a special place at Bright MLS. At its core, it’s shelter. But it’s also so much more. Family. Community. Safety. A place where you can be your fullest, truest self. That’s the word that inspires all of us at Bright to do the work that we do -- Ensuring an open, clear, and competitive housing market for ALL.

  Our company –and our brand –are reflective of the diverse communities that make up our market. Our employees represent a diverse mix of backgrounds, cultures and experiences, so much so that Bright’s been named as one of the most diverse employers in the area by the Washington Business Journal –2 years in a row.

  Bright MLS is the engine that powers the real estate market in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. - supporting over $100B in transactions yearly. It is the single source for all data on Mid-Atlantic residential real estate - anywhere. As a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), our technology solutions connect real estate professionals with other real estate professionals and their clients, providing an open and accessible marketplace for buying and selling real estate.

  We’re redefining what it means to be an MLS, and we’d love to have YOU here with us helping tell a Brighter story to the world. To learn more, please visit www.brightmls.com .

  SUMMARY:

  The Accounting Manager oversees the company's financial and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate financial reports for management use. The incumbent develops, implements, and updates procedures and processes, ensuring the daily functioning of the business and contributes to company policies and practices.

  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Oversee the monthly general ledger process to ensure reporting is timely, accurate, and in conformance with policies and procedures.
  • Prepare month-end variance analysis to help support financial reporting.
  • Manage all quarterly reviews throughout the year.
  • Maintain and analyze general ledger work papers detailing assets and liabilities to ensure the financial information of Bright MLS is accurate.
  • Prepare financial statements for all board meetings to report a comprehensive overview of the Bright financial status.
  • Direct the preparation of budgets and cost controls as and when required.
  • Provide assistance to staff and management as needed to ensure that business needs are met.
  • Conduct periodic audits to ensure the accuracy of accounting data.
  • Handle all wire transactions and the signing of all vendor checks.

  • Manage all aspects of insurance.

  • Prepare monthly accounting reports to be used by management in presenting to potential Bright MLS shareholders.
  • Process journal entries as required.
  • Prepare and coordinate schedules for annual tax returns, i.e., Income Tax and Property Tax Return on time.
  • Coordinate work with other staff members to support the finance department’s needs.
  • Maintain quality standards to ensure timely reporting of financial information.
  • Develop and implement new accounting procedures and updates to current processes.
  • Lead the integration of new technologies and systems into the accounting workflow.
  • Supervise, guide, and develop the accounting team.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • An advanced degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, and at least 7 years of experience; or a combination of education and experience.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
  • Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and experience in preparing financial projections required.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required .

  It is the company's policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals, as well as to administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, ancestry, military status or any other unlawfully prohibited characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.

• About the company

  Bright MLS is made up of nine forward thinking MLSs (43 Associations) in the Mid-Atlantic region who put aside their differences and came together with a shared vision to help solve MLS market overlap and empower everyone to get more out of the MLS. Br...

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