Staff Accountant

Addison Group; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Staff Accountant (Property) in Columbia, SC to support a growing property management organization. You will manage multi-property accounting, assist with close processes, and mentor junior staff, ensuring accuracy across the full accounting cycle.

The role requires on-site presence Tuesday–Thursday with remote work Monday and Friday, offering benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in property accounting.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience supporting multiple properties, locations, or entities.
• Demonstrated experience training, mentoring, or reviewing the work of other accounting professionals.
• Ability to independently resolve accounting discrepancies and explain complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities across multiple properties, including general ledger, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Prepare and review financial statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Independently manage the accounting for individual properties as needed.
• Review bank reconciliations, deposits, and accounting adjustments; apply cash-basis and accrual-basis methods.
• Partner with HR to ensure monthly employee benefits reconciliations are completed accurately.

Skills

GL accounting

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Financial statements

Mentoring

Discrepancy resolution

Tools

Yardi

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Position Title: Staff Accountant (Property)

Industry: Finance & Accounting

Location: Columbia, SC

Schedule: Hybrid, onsite Tuesday–Thursday; remote Monday and Friday

Compensation: $50,000–$60,000

Work Schedule: Full-time, business hours.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Position Summary

A growing property management organization is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to work directly with the Controller in a hands-on accounting role. Responsibilities include managing accounting activity across multiple properties, reviewing the work of other team members, and mentoring less-experienced accountants. The ideal candidate has a strong property accounting background, understands the full accounting cycle, and is comfortable working independently. Up to two direct reports may be added as the role evolves.

Responsibilities

General Accounting & Close

• Manage accounting activities across multiple properties, including general ledger, journal entries, and month-end close
• Prepare and review financial statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Independently manage the accounting for individual properties as needed

Review & Reconciliation

• Review bank reconciliations, deposits, and accounting adjustments prepared by other team members
• Apply cash-basis and accrual-basis accounting, including properties operating under hybrid methods
• Handle escrow accounting and other property-specific accounting activities
• Partner with HR to ensure monthly employee benefits reconciliations are completed accurately

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in property accounting
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Experience supporting multiple properties, locations, or entities
• Demonstrated experience training, mentoring, or reviewing the work of other accounting professionals
• Ability to independently resolve accounting discrepancies and explain complex concepts to less-experienced team members
• Willingness to work on-site in Columbia, SC Tuesday through Thursday

Preferred

• Multifamily, commercial real estate, self-storage, or other property management accounting experience
• Experience with Yardi, QuickBooks Online, or a comparable accounting/ERP system

Prior experience as a Senior Property Accountant, Senior Accountant, or Accounting Manager

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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