Accounting Manager
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteEnglewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Maintain and reconcile escrow and trust accounts while processing, recording, and disbursing funds for real estate closings. Perform monthly three-way reconciliations, manage accounts payable and receivable, and record daily transactions in QuickBooks. Track 1031 exchange transactions, prepare proceeds reports, and coordinate with the Qualified Intermediary team to ensure IRS compliance. Generate financial reports, support audits, and prepare tax documentation including 1099s. This role sits at the center of financial operations for a North New Jersey-based title insurance and 1031 exchange platform supporting high-volume multi-state transactions.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience within title insurance, real estate settlement, or closing services
- Experience processing and reconciling HUD-1 and/or ALTA Settlement Statements (CD/TRID)
- Strong understanding of the full real estate settlement lifecycle
- Solid knowledge of escrow accounting and trust account reconciliation
- Familiarity with 1031 exchange rules and Qualified Intermediary processes
- Strong Excel skills
- Highly detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and integrity
- Ability to manage a high volume of transactions in a deadline-driven environment
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks preferred)
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