Accountant I

CommonBond Communities Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 56,857 - 62,842; Full time

Job summary

CommonBond is seeking an experienced accountant to join our accounting team in St. Paul, MN. You will maintain accurate financial records, assist with month-end close, and support financial reporting across affiliated entities.

Key duties include reconciliations, intercompany eliminations, audits, and ensuring GAAP compliance. Proficiency in Yardi and Excel is highly valued for accurate financial analysis and decision support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 0–2 years of corporate accounting experience, preferably within property management or real estate.
• Experience with consolidations and multiple sets of books.
• Experience with Yardi preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs and pivot tables).
• Strong internal controls and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for affiliated entities and ensure policy adherence.
• Perform month-end close processes and assist with audits.
• Reconcile accounts and intercompany eliminations; manage backups.
• Prepare quarterly sales and use tax reporting.
• Assist cash transfers and special accounting projects.

Skills

GAAP

Corporate accounting

Excel advanced

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Concur

Yardi

Job description

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

Locations

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

CommonBond 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Other Duties as Assigned

Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

Minimum Requirements

• 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

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in Non‑Profit
• Experience with Yardi (ERP system)
• Experience in property management
• Experience in Public Accounting

Equal Opportunity Employer

CommonBond 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.