EAFF Staff Accountant

Elmington; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmington Affordable, based in Nashville, seeks a Staff Accountant to support financial reporting and month-end close across its corporate lines of business. You will document transactions, reconcile accounts, and help protect assets while collaborating with multiple departments.

The role emphasizes accuracy, ethics, and timely delivery of financial data, with opportunities to contribute to audits and year-end processes. CPA not required, 0–2 years preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (or related field).
• Familiarity with GAAP fundamentals.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with financial reporting and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly draw packages for funding requests for projects under development.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for projects under development.
• Record financial transactions by posting account information.
• Audit documents to substantiate financial transactions.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements and manage cash.
• Support year-end reporting, audits and tax returns.
• Maintain internal controls and confidentiality.
• Assist with other duties and special projects.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting fundamentals

GAAP knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Position Summary

Elmington Affordable is comprised of multiple locations and lines of business that are operated as their own living, breathing corporation. They have income and expenses, debt and a bottom line - all of which we will look to you to help optimize through your role. Along with this responsibility comes a very high level of expectations. We are asking you to be an integral part of a multi-million dollar company. As a Staff Accountant at Elmington Affordable, you will support the financial reporting and accounting functions of Elmington's corporate lines of business. This position plays a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close processes, and working collaboratively across departments to ensure the financial integrity of our assets.

Position Summary

Elmington Affordable is comprised of multiple locations and lines of business that are operated as their own living, breathing corporation. They have income and expenses, debt and a bottom line - all of which we will look to you to help optimize through your role. Along with this responsibility comes a very high level of expectations. We are asking you to be an integral part of a multi-million dollar company.

To be an effective Elmington Affordable teammate, you will need to:

• Have a great attitude
• Have high expectations
• Think BEYOND the box
• Work with passion
• Have a tireless work ethic
• Be confident
• Be self-sufficient and self-motivated
• Take pride in your work
• Be a good listener
• Offer a solution with every problem
• Be responsive and transparent

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with team members and leadership.
• Outstanding organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines efficiently.
• Financial management and reporting
• Accounting foundation
• Technical capacity
• Ethical conduct
• Time management
• Financial/property management software
• Understanding of GAAP fundamentals

Essential Job Functions

• Preparation of monthly draw packages for funding requests for projects under development
• Preparation of monthly financials for projects under development
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents
• Develop an intimate knowledge of assigned portfolio
• Reconciles monthly bank statements and has responsibility for cash management
• Maintains investor confidence and protects operations by maintaining confidentiality
• Assists with year-end reporting including, but not limited to annual filings, audits, and tax returns
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls and promoting ethical environment
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned

Specific Education Or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (or degree in business with relatable experience)
• CPA certification not required
• 0-2 years of experience in a related field preferred

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary.

Travel Requirements

None

The Elmington Affordable Experience

We're creating a different kind of company at Elmington Affordable. We promise we will never be ordinary, which we hope you can see by this job description. There will be many days you simply aren't comfortable. You will be pushed to accomplish more than you ever thought possible. You will be challenged by your team leader and your peers to achieve more and to find better ways. With that said, we know Elmington Affordable is not for everyone. BUT, if you believe in yourself, enjoy a challenge and appreciate working with exceptional people, then Elmington Affordable could very well be the last company you ever work for.

Elmington Affordable is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Elmington Affordable makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.