Amherst is revolutionizing the way U.S. real estate is priced, managed and financed in order to unlock opportunities for all market participants. Driven by data, analytics, and technology, Amherst has a 20-year history of anticipating where the next risks and opportunities are likely to emerge and designing actionable strategies for investors to capitalize on opportunities across residential real estate, commercial real estate and public securities. Amherst, along with its affiliates and subsidiaries, has more than 900 employees, $5 billion under management and approximately $15 billion under advisement and oversight. www.amherst.com.

The Accounting Manager will assist the Controller with most aspects of the accounting department including management of the different teams within the group. This includes management of the day-to-day functions, closing tasks, and audits to ensure deadlines are met and the functions are completed with accuracy.

• Manage the closing process, projects, year-end, and filings requirements to ensure timely completion. (25%)
• Review work completed by the team to ensure accuracy and adherence to the agreements with our clients. (25%)
• Review and test for completeness of work completed by the teams. (25%)
• Ensure the Controller is informed and aware of important changes, happenings, and any other pertinent information. (25%)
• Manage and develop the growth, productivity, efficiency, and happiness of the employees in our department. (25%)
• Maintain a good working relationship with the teams outside of the Accounting department.
• Other duties as needed.
• The position will supervise an employee.
• Decision making and independent judgment will be required on a day-to-day basis.

What you’ll need to have:

• BS in Accounting
• 8 years of accounting experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Experience in real estate, preferably rental properties
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency with Yardi preferred
• Evening/night/weekend work required from time to time.
• Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.

​Amherst is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.