Senior Corporate Accountant - GAAP & Close Expert

Cove Property Management, LP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CoveCommunities is seeking a highly accountable accounting professional to join its team in Phoenix, AZ. The role supports the accounting department by managing daily tasks, contributing to monthly close, and providing insights into the organization’s financial condition to drive scalable growth.

You will prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, produce GAAP-compliant statements, and assist external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 3–5 years of auditing or accounting experience, real estate industry preferred; Big 4 experience preferred.
• CPA preferred and strong GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure timely, accurate processing of financial transactions across entities.
• Support external auditors during annual audits for multiple entities.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Multi-entity accounting

Financial analysis

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Big 4 experience

CPA preferred

Job description

CoveCommunities is seeking a highly accountable accounting professional to join its team in Phoenix, AZ. The role supports the accounting department by managing daily tasks, contributing to monthly close, and providing insights into the organization’s financial condition to drive scalable growth.

You will prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, produce GAAP-compliant statements, and assist external auditors.