Staff Accountant
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant provides essential accounting support by maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial data, supporting acquisitions and audits, and assisting with lender reporting. Key responsibilities include journal entry preparation, balance sheet and P&L reconciliation, and the review of financial statements. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies are critical for success in this role. The Staff Accountant plays a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and supporting the company’s reporting and compliance efforts.
Essential Duties
Prepare month-end and daily journal entries, along with comprehensive month-end reports.
Analyze balance sheet and profit & loss (P&L) accounts to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
Aid in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, invoice coding, documents, and reports.
Assist in the preparation of year-end audit and tax work papers.
Prepare monthly accounting work papers and ensure proper documentation.
Reconcile balance sheet and P&L accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Ensure all month-end processes are followed and completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Support acquisition and disposition reviews by preparing relevant financial data.
Participate in special projects and due diligence efforts as needed.
Qualifications
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited four-year institution.
Must be goal oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Tools & Systems: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Additional Responsibilities
May be required to work additional hours during peak periods to meet reporting deadlines.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Primary work environment: Office
Noise level: Moderate and typical of a professional office setting.
Work schedule: Monday–Friday.
Benefits of Employment
Employee referral payment program
Tuition Enhancement Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Life/AD&D Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Long and short term disability
Retail 401(k) Plan
Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities
Discount on an apartment at any one of our properties
New amenity space that includes a full gym/fitness center and golf simulator
Salary Range
$60,000-$65,000/yr