Staff Accountant II

American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays

PTO accrual

Job summary

American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. is seeking a Staff Accountant II, Development Accounting to support the monthly accounting cycle, including journal entries, reconciliations and reporting for joint ventures.

You will prepare analyses, assist with audits, and provide financial data to management. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, has at least two years of professional accounting experience (real estate preferred), and is proficient with Microsoft Office and accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of two years of professional accounting experience preferred.
• Prior experience in the real estate industry will be preferred.
• Understanding of ledger accounts and sound technical knowledge of basic accounting principles is required.
• Familiarity with accounting software or sub-ledger is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Business Suite and strong Excel skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the accurate closure of the monthly fiscal period by preparing monthly journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure all assigned balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly, with supporting documentation for all balances.
• Prepare monthly reports and supporting schedules for joint venture reporting.
• Guarantee consistent achievement of all processing and reporting deadlines, alerting management of any potential obstacles or issues.
• Oversee quarterly and year-end processing to ensure department deadlines and initiatives are met.
• Support business unit management with financial information requests.
• Assist with annual internal and external audits, including the preparation of audit schedules and crosschecking financial statements and footnotes.

Skills

Excel skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

Yardi Voyager

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

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 II, Development Accounting 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:Facilitate the accurate closure of the monthly fiscal period by preparing monthly journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations.Ensure all assigned balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly, with supporting documentation for all balances.Prepare monthly reports and supporting schedules for joint venture reporting.Guarantee consistent achievement of all processing and reporting deadlines, alerting management of any potential obstacles or issues.Oversee quarterly and year-end processing to ensure department deadlines and initiatives are met.Support business unit management with financial information requests.Assist with annual internal and external audits, including the preparation of audit schedules and crosschecking financial statements and footnotes.Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.Minimum of two years of professional accounting experience preferred.Prior experience in the real estate industry will be preferred.Understanding of ledger accounts and sound technical knowledge of basic accounting principles is required.Familiarity with accounting software or sub-ledger is preferred.Experience with JD Edwards, Yardi Voyager, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM is preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Business Suite and strong Excel skills are required.CompensationThe anticipated pay range/scale for this position is $30.73 - $38.40 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-DNP