Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (Central Office, Saint Paul, MN)

Common Bond Communities invites qualified applicants to apply for the Senior Accountant position. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month‑end close processes, and supporting the preparation of financial reports. The role includes reconciling accounts, ensuring correct eliminations for affiliated entities, and assisting with audits. This person will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

• Work‑life balance
• Competitive salaryli>
• Employee referral program
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• A respectful and growth‑oriented workplace
• A chance to make a difference in the community!
• Ongoing training and professional development

• Maintain accurate financial records for each affiliated entity, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Ensure accounting methods are under GAAP and that governmental reporting requirements are followed accurately
• Reconcile bank accounts utilizing Yardi automated functionality
• Maintain supporting schedules for assets, liabilities, and depreciation
• Ensure proper documentation and backup for all journal entries
• Investigate budget variances in financial statements
• Facilitate relationships with related groups and assist the Controller with financial analysis for those groups
• Act as a resource for senior management during budget preparation
• Prepare audit schedules at fiscal year‑end
• Assist in audit consolidation and elimination of affiliated entities
• Coordinate the completion of special accounting projects for management

• Define and comply with all established internal control procedures
• Maintain a current and accurate operations manual for corporate accounting, including drafting and revising policies and procedures as necessary
• Ensure established goals and/or operational objectives are obtained each year
• Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with internal departments, staff, vendors, and outside agencies

• Utilize full functionality of Yardi to maintain accounting records
• Use Yardi for fixed asset accounting and reporting
• Produce ad‑hoc reports when necessary in Yardi and PowerBI
• Provide training to various staff upon request
• Produce monthly financial reports in Yardi
• Test and implement new Yardi applications and other software tools
• Assist with troubleshooting problems and finding solutions
• Other duties as assigned

• Extensive knowledge of GAAP
• Strong understanding of corporate accounting principles, including consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP Concur, Yardi) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, macros)
• Proficiency in financial analysis and forecasting with the ability to interpret complex data
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to present financial information to non‑financial stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• 5+ years of experience with all aspects of accrual accounting through financial statements and audit preparation
• Experience working with consolidations and multiple sets of books
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot table, macros)
• Ability to maintain tight and effective internal control procedures
• High level of accuracy and detail orientation
• Demonstrated experience working within diverse communities, including people of various ages, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, income levels, ability levels, religious affiliations, races, and languages
• Ability to work independently and cross‑functionally
• Excellent customer service, organization, and both written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple duties while adhering to established deadlines

• Experience in non‑profit sector
• Experience with Yardi (ERP system)
• Experience in property management or property accounting
• Experience in public accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

Salary Range: $95,000–$105,000 Annually