Accountant

About Us

Cornerstone Residential is a comprehensive property management company committed to providing exceptional service while maximizing revenue for our partners. Our mission is to protect and enhance the value of the properties we manage, ensuring they thrive in a competitive market. Today, we manage over 23,000 housing units across 229 communities throughout the western and mid-United States. At the heart of our operation is a strong focus on resident and employee satisfaction, which we believe is essential for maintaining high occupancy rates and fostering community loyalty. We strive to create welcoming and enjoyable living environments for all residents, ultimately driving income growth for property owners.

About the Role

This role will primarily focus on accounting for individual properties that Cornerstone Residential manages for third-party owners. This position will report to the Executive Accountant and includes day-to-day accurate and timely bank reconciliations, monthly financial reporting, mortgage activity reconciliation, and occasional support with accounts payable. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented with strong written and oral presentation skills. Cornerstone Residential is a growing company, and we expect the candidate to be eager to grow with us.

Classification: Full-Time, Hourly/Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

• Produce quality, accurate, and timely monthly financial statements by preparing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, including:
  • Reconcile and amortize prepaids
  • Expense accruals
  • Debt reconciliations and interest accruals
  • Record cash receipts
  • Enter and reconcile mortgage statements ensuring all principal, interest, escrow, and fee activity is accurately recorded
• Work within monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines
• Use professional judgment when dealing with confidential information (including payroll, legal, etc.)
• Assist with timely preparation of portfolio-level reporting packages
• Collaborate with property managers, regional managers, VPs, and asset managers to clarify variances and support financial decision-making
• Record monthly journal entries to record interest income, other deposits, and intercompany cash transactions
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple property accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Contact controller as needed to correct discrepancies in cash accounts and ensure compliance when opening/closing cash accounts
• Assist with minor accounts payable processing as needed, including coding, entering, and paying invoices
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts related to escrow, security deposits, and reserve accounts

Requirements

• Preferred bilingual or multilingual skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Insurance available
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, LTD, and STD
• 401k Plan
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Opportunity for career advancement and continued education

Pay

$26-$30/hour (DOE)

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm