Staff Accountant

Elmington; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation, sick, and personal time

Job summary

Elmington Living is seeking a Staff Accountant to perform a variety of professional-level accounting duties across its residential real estate portfolio. You will prepare, analyze, and reconcile financial transactions, supporting budgets, audits, and year-end closings.

This role requires accuracy, teamwork with the Director of Accounting and property teams, and a commitment to timely, transparent financial reporting that drives performance across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and reclasses.
• Maintain the general ledger for an assigned property portfolio.
• Summarizes financial activity by preparing monthly financial statements (balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports).
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Verifies financial transactions by reviewing supporting documents.
• Perform bank and balance sheet account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and reclasses.
• Maintain the general ledger for an assigned property portfolio.
• Summarizes financial activity by preparing monthly financial statements (balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports).
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Verifies financial transactions by reviewing supporting documents.
• Perform bank and balance sheet account reconciliations.

Job description

At Elmington Living, we don't just manage properties — we build communities people are proud to call home. As the team behind 70+ affordable and market-rate assets across the country, we've earned our reputation through relentless care, sharp execution, and an eye for detail that never quits, guided by People First, Always. Execution with Integrity. Excellence by Design.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Competitive compensation that reflects the market and the impact of the role
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting the 1st of the month following your hire date — no long waiting period
• Company-provided life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days, with company match
• Vacation, sick, and personal time accrual to help you recharge
• 10 paid holidays each year

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant performs a variety of professional-level accounting duties involved in preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling financial transactions, statements, records, and reports across Elmington Living's residential real estate portfolio. This position is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of ledgers and financial systems as well as supporting the preparation of assigned budgets, the annual audit, and year-end closing. Elmington Living is comprised of multiple communities, each operated with its own income, expenses, debt, and bottom line. The Staff Accountant plays a direct role in optimizing the financial performance of the properties they support, working closely with the Director of Accounting and property teams to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

What Guides Us

• People First, Always – Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, guided by respect, service, and genuine care. The Staff Accountant supports team members and the operations team through accurate, dependable financial work.
• Execution With Integrity – We build trust through transparency and accountability. The Staff Accountant sets clear expectations, communicates proactively, and honors deadlines and commitments.
• Excellence By Design – Excellence is our standard, not our aspiration. The Staff Accountant delivers responsive, attentive service that anticipates needs and exceeds expectations.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and reclasses
• Maintain the general ledger for an assigned property portfolio
• Summarizes financial activity by gathering information and prepare monthly financial statements (balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports)
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Verifies financial transactions by reviewing supporting documents
• Perform bank and balance sheet account reconciliations