Staff Accountant - Real Estate Finance & Reporting

Elmington Living; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-provided life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Vacation, sick, and personal time

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Elmington Living seeks a Staff Accountant to maintain ledgers, prepare monthly financial statements, and support year-end closing across its residential real estate portfolio. This role ensures accuracy of financial systems and collaborates with the accounting team to optimize reporting.

You will work with the Director of Accounting and property teams to ensure timely, accurate reporting, adherence to GAAP, and preparation for audits, with opportunities to contribute to budgeting and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required (or a business degree with relatable experience).
• CPA certification not required.
• Prior accounting experience in multifamily or residential real estate preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger for assigned property portfolio.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (balance sheets and P&L).
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Verify transactions and supporting documents.
• Communicate with property teams and Director of Accounting to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Financial management & reporting

GAAP fundamentals

Sage Intacct

Ethical conduct

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Elmington Living seeks a Staff Accountant to maintain ledgers, prepare monthly financial statements, and support year-end closing across its residential real estate portfolio. This role ensures accuracy of financial systems and collaborates with the accounting team to optimize reporting.

You will work with the Director of Accounting and property teams to ensure timely, accurate reporting, adherence to GAAP, and preparation for audits, with opportunities to contribute to budgeting and process