Senior Accountant

City of Lincoln; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Living is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Wayzata accounting team. This role offers hands-on work across a broad range of functions including month-end close, reconciliations, fixed assets, HUD audit support, and process improvements using AI tools.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and with teams in a growing multifamily real estate company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years accounting experience encouraged.
• HUD audit and Yardi experience is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and analytical ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end financial statement review and research variances.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate items.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and research reconciling items.
• Research and resolve payment exceptions (NSF, stale-dated checks).
• Review security deposit disposition accounting and move-out accounting.
• Coordinate with insurance vendors for casualty loss tracking.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Yardi

Job description

• Location 856 LAKE ST E,WAYZATA, MN, 55391,United States
• Employee Type Exempt

About the Position

Elevate Living is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our accounting team at our c orporate office in Wayzata, MN. This is a senior level position designed for a n accounting professional with 2+ years of experience.

This position will provide hands‑on experience across a broad range of accounting functions, including financial statement review, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, fixed assets, insurance incident tracking, purchase order review , HUD audit support , and more . You’ll work closely with our accounting and property management teams while gaining exposure to the financial operations of a growing multifamily real estate company.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist with month -end financial statement review and research unusual transactions or account variances.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unusual items.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and research reconciling items.
• Research and resolve returned payments, NSF transactions, canceled or denied checks, stale-dated checks, and other payment exceptions.
• Review security deposit disposition accounting and mailing of final accounting of resident move outs .
• Communicating with insurance vendors and tracking casualty loss incidents through completion of repairs .
• Tracking and resolving discrepancies with purchase orders .
• Maintain fixed asset records and assist with recording additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Assist with HUD and other financial audit preparation, including gathering supporting documentation .
• Develop process improvements of accounting functions with creation of AI assisted tools.
• Assist with special projects, reporting, and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting , Finance, or a related field.
• Accountants with 2+ years of experience are encouraged to apply. HUD audit and Yardi experience is a plus .
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and an interest in developing advanced Excel and financial analysis capabilities. A.I. experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills .
• Willingness to ask questions, learn new processes, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

About Elevate Living

At Elevate Living, our mission is to create quality living environments our residents are proud to call home. We are a team of committed professionals working together to enhance the lives of our residents and each other.

Elevate Living owns and manages 47 multifamily residential properties across Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Missouri, and North Dakota, totaling approximately 7,000 apartment homes.

We’re a growing, fast-paced, entrepreneurial company where good ideas are encouraged and employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you enjoy taking ownership, solving problems, and finding better ways to get things done, you’ll fit right in.