Staff Accountant
Description
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for reconciling bank statements, posting journal entries, cash forecasting, and supporting the month-end close process. This role will also assist with construction draws, manage portfolio check runs, and provide financial support to both the Operating and Renovation teams across the ULco portfolio.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for reconciling bank statements, posting journal entries, cash forecasting, and supporting the month-end close process. This role will also assist with construction draws, manage portfolio check runs, and provide financial support to both the Operating and Renovation teams across the ULco portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage deposits and complete bank statement reconciliations
• Post journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Support month-end close by preparing consolidated internal and external financial statements
• Assist and eventually manage the check run process
• Assist with the construction draw process
• Maintain vendor compliance for W-9s and Certificates of Insurance
• Contribute to developing and reviewing annual operating budgets and performance projections
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Meet required weekly and monthly reporting deadlines
• Respond to information requests and assist with external audits
• Provide cross-departmental support as needed
• Manage deposits and complete bank statement reconciliations
• Post journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Support month-end close by preparing consolidated internal and external financial statements
• Assist and eventually manage the check run process
• Assist with the construction draw process
• Maintain vendor compliance for W-9s and Certificates of Insurance
• Contribute to developing and reviewing annual operating budgets and performance projections
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Meet required weekly and monthly reporting deadlines
• Respond to information requests and assist with external audits
• Provide cross-departmental support as needed
Job Requirements
• Strong ability to multi-task with exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite
• Self-starter with strong initiative and ownership mentality
• Effective time management skills and the ability to follow directions
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to learn and adapt to various accounting software systems
• Strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when deadlines require
• Strong ability to multi-task with exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite
• Self-starter with strong initiative and ownership mentality
• Effective time management skills and the ability to follow directions
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to learn and adapt to various accounting software systems
• Strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when deadlines require
Reporting Structure
This position has no direct reports. Success in this role requires the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the organization.
This position has no direct reports. Success in this role requires the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
• At least two years of professional accounting or finance experience preferred
• Experience in property management or real estate accounting strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least two years of professional accounting or finance experience preferred
• Experience in property management or real estate accounting strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This role requires regular standing, walking, reaching, talking, and hearing. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law for individuals with disabilities.
This role requires regular standing, walking, reaching, talking, and hearing. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law for individuals with disabilities.