Accounting Associate

About Us

At Birge & Held, we are committed to bringing excitement and energy to the business of multifamily housing. We expect every employee within our organization to be a leader working in a collaborative environment towards a shared vision. Our core values—Passion for People, Leadership at Every Level, and Always Learning & Innovating—drive our purpose: “Investing in Communities to Transform Lives.”

About the Role

To support our rapid growth, we are seeking an Accounting Associate for our corporate office in Indianapolis, Indiana. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Asset Accounting and focuses on month-end close processes and monthly/quarterly reimbursement submissions to lenders.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close duties, including:
  • Lender escrow analysis and prepaid/accrued expense analysis
  • Balance Sheet audit and adjusting/reclass journal entries
  • Bank reconciliation for operating, savings, and entity accounts
  • Management fee calculation and invoicing
  • General Ledger and Operating Statement review and adjusting/reclass journal entries
• Submit monthly and quarterly reimbursements to lenders
• Complete other tasks as assigned by management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent years of experience
• General accounting/bookkeeping experience
• Ability to provide and receive critical feedback
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to efficiently use email, phone, fax, scan, and mail
• Willingness to work long hours to meet deadlines (e.g., month-end close week)
• Prior experience with bookkeeping duties
• Ability to work at a desk for extended periods
• Sensitivity to confidential matters and information
• Ability to multi-task and meet changing deadlines

Skills

• Efficient, accurate, and timely work (key themes of our department)
• Self-starter with strong initiative
• Structured, organized, and capable of fulfilling a wide range of responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication within the organization
• Real estate background and understanding of loan documents (a plus)

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedule and generous paid time-off policy, including:
  • Up to 20 days of PTO per year
  • 14 holidays, including a floating holiday and your birthday
  • Veterans Day as a paid day off for military service members
• 8 hours of Volunteer Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
• Supportive leave benefits:
  • Up to 3 weeks of paid parental leave
  • 6 weeks of paid childbirth leave
• Performance-based bonus tied to individual, departmental, and company-wide KPIs
• Exclusive employee discounts at Birge & Held properties
• Robust wellness program, including:
  • Up to $25 monthly gym membership reimbursement
  • Access to certified health coaches (when enrolled in the Wellness Health Plan)
• Competitive dental, vision, and comprehensive medical plans with online tools for managing benefits
• 401(k) plan with competitive employer match
• Company-paid basic life insurance with optional supplemental life insurance
• Optional ancillary benefits, including Long-Term Disability (LTD), Short-Term Disability (STD), and Critical Illness Insurance
• Monthly phone stipend of up to $50
• Tuition reimbursement program and dedicated Talent Development team for career growth
• Recognition as part of a Top Workplace in the USA