Staff Accountant

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts for multiple properties and entities
• Prepare and review bank reconciliations and cash activity reports
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including vendor payments and tenant billings
• Review property operating statements and investigate variances
• Track and reconcile tenant security deposits and reserve accounts
• Assist with CAM reconciliations and tenant recoveries, as applicable
• Support audits, tax preparation, and lender reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls
• Collaborate with property management and operations teams to resolve accounting issues
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned
• Work with outsourced accounting team as it relates to month-end close of self-managed properties and accounting systems.
• Assist Controller with end‑of‑year reconciliations and audit support work papers.
• Prepare policy and procedures as needed
• Assist Controller with banking operations.
• Assist Controller with certain budget and forecast‑related tasks (e.g., debt service)
• Proactive with solving departments problems.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, from a four‑year college or university.
• 3+ years of accounting experience; real estate or property management experience preferred
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with property management or accounting software (Yardi preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and spreadsheets
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills