Staff Accountant

Action Behavior Centers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Days PTO

Paid Holidays

Student Loan Repayment Employer Contri

Maternity/Paternity Award

Door Dash Pass

Tuition Discounts

401K with company match

Job summary

Action Behavior Centers (ABC) in Austin, TX seeks a Staff Accountant to own rent payments and support lease accounting. The role partners with Real Estate, Lease Administration, and external landlords to ensure accurate, timely rent processing and month-end tasks under ASC 842.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in rent-focused accounting, strong Excel and ERP exposure, and a detail-oriented, proactive approach in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience, preferably rent management (ASC 842).
• Experience with rent management software and ERP systems helps.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial transactions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly rent payments to landlords accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with Real Estate and Lease Administration on terms and schedules.
• Enter lease details into lease accounting software and generate journal entries (ASC 842).
• Review invoices and payment requests for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Maintain organized records of rent payments and related documents.
• Perform reconciliations for rent and operating expense accounts.
• Prepare rent/operating expense analytics and present insights.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation.
• Identify process improvement opportunities in the rent cycle.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

LeaseQuery

Zoho

Airbase

Ramp

Excel

Job description

Position: Staff Accountant

Location: Austin

Job Id: 35414

# of Openings: 1

Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. The primary focus of this role is to own the rent payment process by supporting and collaborating closely with the Real Estate, Lease Administration and other internal teams, as well as external parties such as landlords and real estate brokers. The ideal candidate will ensure that all rent and other payments made to landlords are processed accurately and in a timely manner, and will prepare month-end close tasks related to ASC 842 (Leases).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing the monthly rent check run, ensuring all payments to landlords are calculated accurately, in accordance with lease agreements, to the appropriate parties.
• Work closely with the Real Estate & Lease Administration teams to gather necessary information regarding lease terms, commencements, payment schedules, and any changes to rent agreements.
• Enter details from lease agreements, amendments, and other supporting documents to lease accounting software and utilize reporting to prepare month-end journal entries in accordance with ASC 842 Lease Accounting standards.
• Review invoices and payment requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain organized records of all rent payments and related documentation, ensuring that all transactions are properly documented in the accounting system.
• Perform regular reconciliations of accounts related to rent and operating expense payments, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare and present reports related to rent and operating expense analytics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to rent payment processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in the rent payment cycle and assist in implementing best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-2 year(s) of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a role focused on rent management with multi-site business experience (ASC 842)
• Proficiency in accounting and/or expense management software (experience with NetSuite, LeaseQuery, Zoho, Airbase, and/or Ramp is a plus) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial transactions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external parties.
• Self starter who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

ABC Story:

Action Behavior Centers (ABC) delivers evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Founded in Austin, TX in 2017, ABC has quickly grown to become the largest and leading provider of ABA therapy in the United States, with hundreds of centers across the country. We deliver transformative patient outcomes across our suite of autism services, including diagnostic support, 1:1 individualized Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI), parent training, and school readiness programs. We are a fast-paced, private-equity backed company that is committed to providing high quality services to improve the lives of children and their families while providing our team members with a great culture that values their contribution daily.

Perks:

• 10 Days of PTO, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Flex Days + More with Tenure
• Student Loan Repayment Employer Contributions
• Maternity/Paternity Award of up to $3,000 & FSA Options for Childcare
• Door Dash Pass, Team Happy Hours, and Regional Night of Honors
• Up to $600 Student Loan Repayment Options & Tuition Discounts
• Additional Rewards:
• Quarterly Team outings and events to bond and celebrate our wins both big and small!
• Professional development: we want to pour into you as you pour into ABC
• Leadership opportunities: To be the best, we have to continually keep learning and you get to push yourself here to learn more and take on more responsibilities, and show what you can do!
• 401K Retirement Plans with company matching

Compensation:

• Compensation: $65,000 base + 5% bonus. The range is open to a staff accountant lead or senior staff accountant, based on relevant experience.
• Location: Hybrid - Austin, Texas - Reporting to our HQ (6300 Bee Caves Rd BLDG 2 - 100, Austin, TX 78746).

Our Community & Culture:

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/actionbehaviorcenters
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/actionbehaviorcenters

ABC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA). We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.