The Staff Accountant plays an essential role in maintaining financial accuracy across various business entities. This position is responsible for completing general ledger reconciliations, posting corporate-level journal entries, and supporting financial reporting processes. The role works cross-functionally to ensure financial integrity in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform general ledger reconciliations for designated accounts and entities
Enter and update corporate journal entries
Maintain fixed asset records and ensure accuracy of related schedules
Update monthly account reconciliations
Prepare interim financial statements for affiliated entities
Support year-end external audit and tax preparation activities
Respond to inquiries, conduct research, participate in special projects, and provide ad-hoc financial analysis
Assist in preparing division and project budgets and monitor variances between budgeted and actual expenditures
Support month-end closing activities by ensuring timely posting of journal entries in alignment with the financial close calendar
Assist with deposits, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts receivable, accruals, and reserves to maintain accurate financial reporting and compliance
Participate in preparing financial statements
Support monthly review and reclassification of overhead accounts
Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
1–3 years of accounting experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail
Experience within the construction industry is beneficial but not required
The Tax Accountant will be responsible for coordinating with the company’s external CPA firm for the preparation of federal and state tax returns. The Tax Accountant will assist with maintaining compliance with ever-changing construction-related tax laws and supporting strategic tax planning. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of federal tax law specific to the construction industry, sales and use tax compliance and research, and state nexus rules. This role offers flexibility to be structured as either part-time or full-time depending on the candidate’s availability and business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the liaison with the company’s external CPA firm for the preparation of federal, state and local income tax returns. This will include providing information to the firm, participating in meetings, tracking progress and deadlines as well reviewing the returns.
Prepare and file certain returns that are not filed by the CPA firm.
Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns (monthly, quarterly, and annual).
Research and interpret sales and use tax laws in multiple states, including nexus determinations, exemption rules, and construction-specific applications.
Educate staff on the sales tax laws in various states including what documents to provide to vendors and owners.
Advise management on the sales tax implications of construction contracts, materials purchases, equipment, and capital expenditures.
Monitor tax law changes and assess their impact on the company’s operations.
Maintain compliance with multi-state tax nexus and reporting requirements.
Assist with quarterly and annual tax forecasts, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Manage tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.
Partner with the Controller and CFO on tax strategy, planning, and cash flow optimization.
Ensure accurate recordkeeping of tax filings, payments, and supporting documentation.
Support year-end close and collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or EA preferred).
3+ years of experience in tax accounting, preferably in construction or a multi-state environment.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance.
Direct experience with sales and use tax compliance, return preparation, and research.
Familiarity with construction industry accounting and job costing (a plus).
Familiarity with solar industry a plus.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with team members.
Provide training and assistance to on-site property management teams in Yardi, and other 3rd party software solutions.
Set up new properties in Yardi and assist in training new staff in software functions.
Provide excellent customer support to property management teams in responding to help desk tickets.
Knowledgeable in using Yardi Client Central case system.
Provide internal support to departments, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, marketing, asset management and property accounting.
Research, procure and initiate associated license needed for software systems to include: Bluemoon, NAA, Local Apartment Association, Utility conversions of RealPage and Conservative, Implementations and integration of 3rd party software
Use training and documentation as appropriate to include testing software, data and report editing.
Proficient in Excel, Word, CSV, and database relationships.
Prior experience with Yardi Voyager 7s in a Helpdesk environment preferred.
Prior experience with CRM and Rent Cafe
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Strong ability to work under pressure and independently.
Must be team-oriented and problem solver with strong work ethic.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills a must
The ability to review work for quality and completeness will be a key to success.
Ability to collaborate with internal and external teams.
Analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Meet deadlines and prioritize work requirements.
Meet deadlines and prioritize work requirements
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands of the job described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. Requires the ability to handle a variety of office equipment, control knobs, switches, cords, papers, etc. The employee works in an indoor environment.
Work Schedule
This is a full time position working 40 hours per week.
The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing general ledger reconciliations for the main entity and other related companies along with maintaining and entering corporate level journal entries. Perform other projects and analyses assigned. Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Create and maintain new general ledger accounts as needed
Perform general ledger reconciliations for assigned accounts and entities
Reconcile bank and investment accounts to ensure accuracy and promptly identify and resolve discrepancies
Prepare and record corporate journal entries in the ERP system
Maintain fixed asset records and support month-end depreciation processes using the company’s fixed asset software
Update and maintain monthly reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation
Manage lease accounting data by entering new leases, modifying existing ones, and removing expired leases in the leasing software
Prepare consulting fee invoices and assist in coding insurance-related invoices for proper allocation
Process approved insurance claims, prepare related invoices, and maintain reimbursement tracking logs
Maintain and roll forward Excel schedules supporting key accounting areas
Assist the Senior Risk Accountant with ad hoc analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
Support requests related to the year-end external audit and tax filings by preparing schedules and documentation
Research and respond to accounting inquiries in a timely and accurate manner
Participate in special projects, process improvements, and financial analyses as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
1-3 years of work experience in Financial Accounting department
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Data validation via Pivot Tables and Lookups)
Strong analytical abilities
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Works well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
High degree of attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Overview This position plays an important part in maintaining accurate records and assisting with financial reporting activities. The role involves account reviews, posting entries, and supporting both payables and receivables. It also requires maintaining asset schedules, ensuring documentation readiness for reviews, and contributing to an organized close process.
Key Responsibilities
Review and reconcile designated accounts and clear pending items promptly.
Support month-end and year-end activities, including journal postings and variance analyses.
Assist with preparation of periodic internal financial reports and related schedules.
Cross-train with other team members to cover functions such as payables and receivables.
Maintain the asset register with updates for additions, disposals, and depreciation.
Provide requested details for audits or examinations and assist with special reporting needs.
Partner with other departments to confirm accuracy of financial data.
Suggest workflow enhancements to improve timeliness and precision.
Uphold confidentiality of all company and member information.
Contribute to a positive and service-focused work environment.
Background & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Around three years of relevant experience performing reconciliations, journal entries, and related accounting functions.
Position Summary Under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Asset Management this position provides support for the onsite property management team, assisting in managing a portfolio of assets, increasing their value, and minimizing risk. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Determine needs and requirements of the properties
Create strong work environment with onsite property management teams and maintain consistent communication to strategize and support the team
Monitor asset performance and operations, recommend corrective measures
Develop strategies to increase NOI, ROI and minimize risk factors and losses
Review policies and make adjustments as needed
Collaborate with the asset management team, company analysts, and senior executives
Protect assets by monitoring, and enforcing internal controls
Prepare special reports as requested by Executive Management
Other related duties and assignments as required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field
Previous property or asset management experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and managerial skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently, and in an organized manner
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Maintain confidentiality of company records and information