Staff Accountant

Ares Management Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k)

FSA

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Commuter Benefits

Wellness programs

Education sponsorship

Parental leave

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Property Accounting Team in Denver. The role focuses on day-to-day property accounting tasks in a high-volume, team-driven environment.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 1–3 years of relevant experience, and familiarity with Yardi or AvidXchange. Base salary ranges between $65,000 and $80,000 with a discretionary bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting entries, analysis and interpretation required.
• 1-3 years of relevant high-volume experience preferred.
• Experience with Yardi and/or AvidXchange preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare direct bills, late fees, and one-time charges for tenants.
• Maintain an accurate aging report, including tenant credits.
• Review cash receipts with Accounts Receivable daily.
• Collaborate with AR Specialist for accuracy and completeness.
• Correspond with Third-Party Property Managers on operations.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Yardi

AvidXchange

Job description

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

The Staff Accountant will be an integral part of our Property Accounting Team. This team is responsible for the day-to-day property accounting functions. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, comfortable with a team-oriented, high volume environment, able to multi-task, and able to think critically to ensure that key processes are effectively, accurately, and efficiently completed to support our business and team.

Essential Duties

• Prepare direct bills, late fees, and one-time charges for tenants
• Maintain an accurate aging report, including application of tenant credits
• Review cash receipts prepared by Accounts Receivable Specialist daily
• Work closely with Accounts Receivable Specialist to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Correspond with Third-Party Property Managers regarding property operations
• Review accounts payable for accuracy
• Prepare month end journal entries
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and other duties as assigned
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reporting packages
• Prepare monthly CAM reconciliations
• Review and prepare yearly CAM reconciliations
• Assist with yearly budget preparation

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting to record accounting entries, analyze and interpret information, and make deductions from varying facts and circumstances required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in a high-volume environment preferred.
• Experience with Yardi and/or AvidXchange preferred.
• A motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and communication skills is required.
• The ability to multi-task in a highly dynamic environment and meet challenging deadlines is critical.
• Requires the ability to self-manage, independently exercise professional and technical judgment, problem solve and take initiative.
• An aptitude for Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel skills required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance demonstrating a strong academic record during undergraduate studies required.

Reporting Relationships Associate Vice President, Industrial Property Accounting

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$65,000 - $80,000

Benefits

• Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) program with company match
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
• Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
• Ares offers additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team
• a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry
• a mindfulness and wellbeing app
• financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor
• new parent leave
• reproductive and adoption assistance
• emergency backup care
• matching gift program
• education sponsorship program
• and much more

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of June 30, 2026, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $671 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,400 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com.

Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. (1) As of June 30, 2026. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.