Staff Accountant

American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

9 paid holidays per year

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. is seeking a Staff Accountant I to handle general accounting functions across the monthly cycle. Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, and supporting audits. Strong Excel skills and understanding of accounting principles are essential.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and meeting deadlines, with opportunities to engage in process improvements and cross-functional collaboration within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Prior accounting or related field experience preferred.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting software/sub-ledger preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations for timely closing.
• Prepare reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts with supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance by meeting processing and reporting deadlines.
• Safeguard confidential information and maintain privacy.
• Assist management with financial information requests as needed.
• Support annual internal and external audits, including audit schedules and cross-checking financial statements and footnotes.

Skills

Accounting principles

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.The Staff Accountant I is responsible for general accounting functions related to the monthly accounting cycle, which may include various expense accounts, revenue and accounts receivable, fixed assets, liabilities and accruals or other general accounting topics.Responsibilities:• Preparation of monthly journal entries, analysis, and account reconciliations to ensure accurate closure of the monthly fiscal period.• Preparation of monthly reconciliations for all assigned balance sheet accounts, including supporting documentation for all balances.• Ensuring compliance by consistently achieving processing and reporting deadlines.• Safeguarding privileged and/or proprietary information to maintain confidentiality.• Assisting business unit management with financial information requests as needed.• Providing support for annual internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and cross-checking financial statements and footnotes.Requirements:• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.• Prior experience in accounting or a related field is preferred.• Experience with Yardi Voyager is preferred.• Familiarity with accounting software or sub-ledger is preferred.• Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles is required.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required.• Understanding of ledger accounts is preferred.• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, planning, and analysis skills are required.• Strong relationship management, organizing, and customer service skills are required.• Candidates are expected to meet multiple deadlines, maintain confidentiality, implement process improvement changes, and pay close attention to details.• Candidates are expected to adapt and flex to a changing environment.CompensationThe anticipated pay range/scale for this position is $27.42 to $34.28 Hourly. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.Additional CompensationThis position is not bonus-eligible.Perks and BenefitsEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts; dependent savings accounts; 401(k) with company matching contributions; employee stock purchase plan; and a tuition reimbursement program. The Company provides 9 paid holidays per year, and, upon hire, new employees will accrue paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 0.0577 hours of PTO per hour worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year.Background CheckBackground check required. AMH will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, which may include the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.CA Privacy Notice: To learn more about what information we collect when you apply for a job, and how we use that information, please see our CA Job Applicant Privacy Notice found at https://www.amh.com/ca-privacy-notice.#LI-MA1