Staff Accountant

Elm Grove Property MGT; Auburn (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elm Grove Property MGT in Auburn, New Hampshire is seeking a versatile Staff Accountant to support various accounting functions. This role involves responsibilities in month-end close, audit support, and project accounting across a multi-entity real estate portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong proficiency in Excel and GAAP. Experience with Yardi is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close process across multiple entities.
• Prepare financial reports and variance analysis.
• Assist with compliance reporting.

Skills

General ledger reconciliation

Financial analysis

Tax preparation

AP/AR support

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Yardi (Voyager)

AppFolio

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a versatile Staff Accountant — an accounting and finance "utility knife" — to support our team across a broad range of functions. This is a high‑exposure role for a well‑rounded accountant who thrives on variety, moving comfortably between audit and tax support, month‑end close, treasury, deal‑flow and project accounting, financial analysis, and core transactional work across a multi‑entity real estate portfolio.

Reporting to a Senior Accountant, this role is an excellent fit for someone looking to broaden their experience across real estate investing, development, and property management accounting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Month‑End Close & General Ledger

• Support the month‑end close process across multiple entities.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting schedules.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations; research and resolve discrepancies.
• Fixed asset and depreciation bookings.

Audit & Tax Support

• Prepare audit workpapers and PBC schedules; respond to auditor requests.
• Support tax return preparation and workpapers for multi‑faced entity structures.
• Assist with compliance reporting and related documentation.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Support cash management, bank reconciliations, and treasury reporting.
• Assist with funding, draw tracking, and cash positioning across entities.

Deal Flow & Project Accounting

• Support deal‑flow and project‑level accounting across development and investment activity.
• Assist with entity setup, capital tracking, and project cost recording.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare financial reports and variance analysis at the property and entity level.
• Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis in support of the team and leadership.

AP/AR & Transaction Processing

• Provide AP/AR support across the team and ensure timely, accurate transaction processing and workflow review.

Systems & Data Integrity

• Work within Yardi to maintain data accuracy, including support of the ongoing system migration.
• Support process documentation and standardization across the function.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong fundamentals in general ledger, reconciliations, and month‑end close.
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Yardi (Voyager) experience strongly preferred; comparable property management or ERP systems (e.g., AppFolio, Sage Intacct) a plus.
• Real estate investing, development, or property management accounting experience.
• Exposure to affordable housing / LIHTC.
• Public accounting, audit, and/or tax experience.

THE PROFILE WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• An adaptable generalist who is energized by variety and moving across functions.
• A self‑starter who can take direction and then run with it independently.
• A strong problem‑solver with sound judgment and a high standard for accuracy.
• A collaborative team player who supports colleagues across the department.
• Comfortable in a growing, multi‑entity environment with evolving processes.