Multi-Family Team Lead Accountant

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. Were 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 as one of the Best Places to Work in Orlando 8 years in a row and named #1 Best Place to Work in 2025 by Orlando Business Journal (medium-size company category)!

Position Summary:

This role will manage full-cycle accounting for a multifamily (non-HOA) property portfolio ensuring reporting accuracy operational efficiency and alignment with property stakeholders. Youll 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:

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

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.

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

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.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform accrual-based accounting for 710 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:

• Portfolio Size:Oversee a combined portfolio of 40-50 multifamily apartment properties (HOA experience not applicable)
• 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.

• 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 non-HOA apartment community 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 residential apartment portfolios (non-HOA) totaling 1000 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:

• Bachelors 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: $110000 - $130000 (based on experience)

Job Location: Atrium Management Companys Administrative Office 201 S Bumby Ave. Orlando FL 32803

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

• 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.