Staff Accountant - Growth-Minded Entry-Level in Real Estate

Elevate Living; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Living in Wayzata, MN is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant entry-level candidate with a four-year degree in Accounting or Finance to join our corporate office. You will gain hands-on experience across financial statement review, reconciliations, AP processing, fixed assets, lender reporting and audit support.

You will collaborate with accounting and property management teams, handle month-end close tasks, and develop advanced Excel/financial analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Recent college graduates encouraged to apply.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and an interest in developing advanced Excel and financial analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end financial statement review and research unusual transactions or account variances.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and research reconciling items.
• Enter and process accounts payable transactions with accurate coding.
• Research and resolve returned payments, NSF transactions, and check issues.
• Prepare quarterly maintenance reserve requests.
• Reconcile company credit card activity and ensure proper support and coding.
• Maintain fixed asset records and assist with additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Assist with HUD/audit prep and gather supporting docs.
• Assist with special projects, reporting and other accounting duties.

Skills

Excel

AI experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Elevate Living in Wayzata, MN is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant entry-level candidate with a four-year degree in Accounting or Finance to join our corporate office. You will gain hands-on experience across financial statement review, reconciliations, AP processing, fixed assets, lender reporting and audit support.

You will collaborate with accounting and property management teams, handle month-end close tasks, and develop advanced Excel/financial analysis skills.