Accountant I

Salary Range: $56,857.50 USD to $62,842.50 USD

001MN
Central Office
1080 Montreal Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55116, USA

Common Bond is seeking an experienced accountant to join their accounting team. This person will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month‑end close processes, and supporting the preparation of financial reports. Key responsibilities include reconciling accounts, ensuring correct eliminations for affiliated entities, and assisting with audits. This person will also play a vital role in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

• Maintain accurate financial records for each of the affiliated entities ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures
• Ensure accounting methods are under GAAP and that governmental reporting requirements are followed accurately
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations utilizing Yardi automated functionality
• Execute recurring journal entries, manage proper backup documentation, and reconcile all general ledger and corporate accounts
• Process monthly expense uploads with precise account coding
• Prepare and complete quarterly sales and use tax reporting
• Maintain debt schedules and supporting schedules for assets, liabilities and depreciation
• Assist with cash transfers and coordinate special accounting projects as directed by management

Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

• 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, finance or a related field
• 0–2 years of corporate accounting experience, preferably within property management or real estate
• Experience working with consolidations and multiple sets of books
• Experience in Yardi preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
• Ability to maintain tight and effective internal control procedures
• Strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple entity deadlines simultaneously
• 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
• Experience with Yardi (ERP system)
• Experience in property management
• Experience in Public Accounting

Common Bond does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.