Staff Accountant

Downstreet’s Real Estate Development; Barre (VT); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with company match up to 4.5%

Dental insurance benefits

Life insurance and short-term disability benefits

Generous paid leave allowances

Job summary

Downstreet’s Real Estate Development in Barre, Vermont, is looking for a full-time Staff Accountant to assist with the accounting department's daily functions. The successful candidate will handle tenant receivables, process accounts payable, and contribute to financial reporting.

Required qualifications include a degree in accounting and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The salary ranges from $45,000 to $55,000, complemented by a competitive benefits package that includes a 403(b) plan and various insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in non-profit and property management accounting is preferred.
• Strong ability to manage priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle tenant receivables and security deposits.
• Verify compliance of accounts payable transactions.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Assist in preparing financial statements.
• Provide assistance in yearly audit preparations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage confidentiality

Experience in accounting

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent

Job description

Thank you for your interest in working with us!

We are currently looking for a full-time Staff Accountant to join our team!

Downstreet is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organized, and detail‑oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission of providing affordable housing while assisting with the daily functions of the accounting department.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle tenant receivables and security deposits in the accounting system, including scanning checks, preparing deposit tickets, and making bank deposits.
• Verify that all accounts payable transactions comply with financial policies and procedures. Prepare batches of invoices for data entry, including verifying coding of each invoice by property, grant, fund, project, etc.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for payable and receivable accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile various general ledger accounts, such as cash, accounts receivable, fixed assets, other assets, and accruals, as required.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Identify and assess opportunities for enhancing processes and implementing automation to streamline operations effectively.
• Provide assistance in yearly audit preparations, including researching, compiling and verifying needed documents under direction of the Financial Controller.
• Provide general accounting support and work on special projects as needed.

Experience and Education

• An undergraduate degree with emphasis in accounting or equivalent and 2+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education, employment, and life experience.
• Experience in non‑profit and/or construction and property management accounting is preferred
• Highly organized with a strong ability to manage priorities and deadlines and ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, active listening skills, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion and social and economic justice.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000, dependent on experience.

Downstreet also provides a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• 403(b) with company match up to 4.5%
• Dental insurance benefits
• Life insurance and short‑term disability benefits
• Generous paid leave allowances (vacation, sick, and personal time)
• Hybrid remote/office work schedule available after introductory period

We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or Veteran status are encouraged to apply.