Staff Accountant

Jamestown

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION/LEVEL:
Staff Accountant FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

DEPT/OFFICE:
Premier Fund Accounting DATE:
July 2026

JOB SUMMARY AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK:

The Staff Accountant reviews and analyzes the financial reporting on a property and fund level basis. This position works under the supervision of the Fund Accounting Vice Presidents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution; and

* One to two years in public accounting or the real estate industry; or

* Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job

Licenses and

Certifications:

* CPA or CPA track desired

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Reviews operational monthly financial reporting packages for multiple properties

* Monitors fund cash and prepares reconciliations for fund bank accounts

* Coordinates and communicates the results, findings and recommendations of monthly reviews with various departments including Asset Management and Property Management

* Review and understanding of partnership agreements, loan documents, and leases

* Supports Property Accounting with proper recording of transactions

* Assists with external audits and reviews including preparation of year-end audit work papers

* Prepares reconciliations for fund level balance sheet accounts

* Prepares journal entries for fund level activity

* Prepares lender reporting packages and assists in the calculation of certain debt covenants

* Prepares and/or reviews quarterly investor reporting

* Processes invoices for fund level expenses

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

* Microsoft Office Suite

* MRI Software

* Investran

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

* Financial analysis

* Real estate

* Workpaper preparation

* Audit procedures and processes

Skills:

* Excellent planning, organizational and interpersonal skills

* The ability to meet deadlines, accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure & effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions

* Self-motivation, teamwork and collaboration

* Detail oriented, logical, and methodical approach to problem solving

* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office