Position Overview:The Staff Accountant is a key member of the accounting team reporting to the Corporate Accounting Manager or Supervisor and working closely with the Director to contribute to a timely and accurate month-end close. This position is responsible for advanced accounting activities related to affordable housing multi-family limited partnerships and includes executing critical internal controls, maintaining GAAP compliance, and driving process improvements across Corporate Accounting.
The ideal candidate:- Thinks strategically and contributes to the long-term vision of Corporate Accounting.
- Anticipates operational needs, identifies risks, and implements proactive solutions.
- Embraces continuous improvement with a focus on scalability, automation, and modernization.
- A high-performer, collaborative team player across onshore and offshore resources, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Job Responsibilities:- Perform daily accounting operations including journal entries, account reconciliations, SOX internal control procedures and financial reporting.
- Process monthly financial packages from third-party property management companies (PMCOs) to ensure completeness and accuracy of reported information.
- Provide oversight and guidance to PMCOs to ensure GAAP compliance and data integrity.
- Prepare journal entries and other analytical data to support month end closes.
- Support the accounting for debt, including journal entries, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Reconcile general ledger account balances to the sub-ledger or supporting schedules.
- Analyze month-over-month and actual budget variances for both balance sheet and income statement activity.
- Actively assist in implementing new accounting processes and streamlining existing processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Work closely with other teams in the organization and external third-party providers to ensure that all transactions are recorded properly and timely.
- Gather documentation and prepare responses to requests from internal and external auditors.
- Troubleshoot escalated issues and ensure that they are handled timely and effectively.
- Document and update operating standard procedures for key accounting processes.
- Provide special project assistance to the CFO, CAO, Controller, or Accounting and Tax.
- Produce ad hoc reports and analyses as necessary.
Skills:- Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Yardi, FAS, and real-estate-related systems preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Ability to develop and implement processes and procedures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across departments
- Consistent use of sound judgment, discretion, and business acumen
Qualifications:- BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- 2+ years of relevant accounting experience in both industry and public accounting
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, including consolidations and real estate accounting
- CPA preferred
- Experience in real estate or investment accounting strongly preferred
- Big 4 public accounting experience is a plus
Base Compensation Range:
$40.86 To $48.07 Hourly. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company's base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.
Benefits: The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
The additional total direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.
