Accounting Manager Property Management
Resume:
Kimberley Longston
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Accounting professional with proven experience in leading and guiding a team in day-to-day accounting and payroll functions. Consistently deliver financial statements on time. Adept in learning and implementing new softwares and processes to optimize business growth.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
●Created efficiencies for month-end reporting and processing thereby decreasing the amount of time to complete from 4 days to 2 days.
●Eliminated paperwork and streamlined electronic filing system for easy access across the organization.
●Currently leading the transition to new property management/accounting software, validating all reports and data.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Accounting Manager 2021 - present
Realty & Mortgage Co. - Chicago, IL
●Successfully lead and mentor an accounting team of 7 direct reports to ensure timely and accurate preparation of client financial statements for a portfolio of over 100 buildings with 5,800 units, made up of apartments, commercial properties and condominiums.
●Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including payroll.
●Responsible for month-end close process and reporting.
●Train, guide and support accounting staff, portfolio managers and onsite managers regarding financial statements and/or accounting procedures.
●Assist in the preparation of annual budgets.
●Identify and explain budget variances to property managers and/or property owners.
●Process 1099s and maintain vendor compliance.
●Assist Director of Property Accounting, Controller and property owners with ad hoc and special projects, including yearly audits.
Accounting Specialist 2018 - 2021
Grisko LLC - Chicago, IL
●Responsible for all day-to-day accounting functions, payroll processing, cash flow statements, WIP reports, projections and project budget management with accuracy and high attention to detail. Collaborated with external CPA as needed.
●Assisted with project proposals - provided historical data and reviewed accuracy.
●Maintained licenses and certifications, including DBE and WBE Certifications.
●Processed 1099s and maintained vendor compliance.
●HR duties; assisted with administration of 401k, medical insurance, transit benefits, IT management and employee onboarding.
Accountant and Office Manager 2008 - 2017
Sciarretta Enterprises - Northbrook, IL
●Streamlined and organized all office functions and implemented new protocols.
●Oversaw all accounting functions for three separate corporations/LLCs, in addition to payroll for up to 65 employees and subcontractors, budget management and banking. Collaborated with external CPA as required.
●Construction Project Management: estimated, drafted contracts, applied for permits, ordered materials, kept track of job costs, processed partial and final lien waiver forms and supervised projects.
●Duties and roles were performed with little to no supervision, which required flexibility and quick problem solving.
●Managed a staff of 6 direct reports.
●Served as the company’s main point of contact and maintained an on-call presence.
Accountant and Assistant Property Manager 2016 - 2017
Anthony Trail Condo Association - Northbrook, IL
●Created the entire Quickbooks file and responsible for all accounting functions.
●Scheduled maintenance work as needed/requested. Met with vendors on site when necessary. Continuously inspected the property to assess any needed repairs, delicately balancing tenants’ needs and wants against business priorities.
Graduate Secretary, Sociology & Anthropology Department 2006 - 2007
University of Windsor - Windsor, ON
●Processed, organized and managed all incoming MA & PhD applications.
●Organized agendas, meetings and administrative tasks for the Graduate Committee.
●Managed lists for all award/bursary and scholarship eligibility.
Residence Life Coordinator, Residence Life Department 2004 - 2006
University of Windsor - Windsor, ON
●Managed Residence Life budget; submitted check requisitions, reconciled accounts and
kept track of petty cash.
●Edited all departmental publications and websites.
●Scheduled projects for student staff and office staff.
Bookkeeper 2003 - 2004
Papineau Farms - Lakeshore, ON
●Performed all financial operations for residential construction.
Accounts Payable Clerk 2001 - 2003
Mady Development Corporation - Windsor, ON
●Matched, assembled and completed vouchers for coding & Input of invoices for residential construction properties and commercial properties.
●Collected and coded all payables and assembled check requisitions for approval by the Controller.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Commerce, Honours Business Administration 2001
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR - Windsor, ON
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
●MRI Residential Real Estate Software
●Entrata Property Management Software
●QuickBooks Online and Desktop
●Timberline Gold Accounting Software
●BigTime Software
●AvidXchange
●ClickPay
●Paylease
●Microsoft Office 365
●Google Suite
●ADP Run Payroll
●Paychex
●Vensure Payroll
●Adobe Acrobat Pro
●Namely HR Software
●Lotus Notes
●SharePoint
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