Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant provides essential accounting support by maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial data, supporting acquisitions and audits, and assisting with lender reporting. Key responsibilities include journal entry preparation, balance sheet and P&L reconciliation, and the review of financial statements. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies are critical for success in this role. The Staff Accountant plays a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and supporting the company's reporting and compliance efforts.

Essential Duties

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare month-end and daily journal entries, along with comprehensive month-end reports.
• Analyze balance sheet and profit & loss (P&L) accounts to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, invoice coding, documents, and reports.

Audit, Compliance & Reconciliation

• Assist in the preparation of year-end audit and tax work papers.
• Prepare monthly accounting work papers and ensure proper documentation.
• Reconcile balance sheet and P&L accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure all month-end processes are followed and completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Acquisitions, Dispositions & Special Projects

• Support acquisition and disposition reviews by preparing relevant financial data.
• Participate in special projects and due diligence efforts as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• May be required to work additional hours during peak periods to meet reporting deadlines.
• Tasks or duties not outlined in this job description may be required to contribute to the organization's success and efficiency.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited four-year institution.
• Must be goal oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Tools & Systems:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Yardi experience preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands:

• This role requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional standing, walking, and lifting.

Work Environment:

• Primary work environment: Office
• Noise level: Moderate and typical of a professional office setting.
• Work schedule: MondayFriday.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Morgan Properties is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

MORGAN PROPERTIES VALUES:

At Morgan Properties, we enhance the lives of our residents by providing exemplary service, a best-in-class living experience, and a place they can truly call HOME. Our ambition is to transform the housing industry and empower individuals to redefine their American Dream. All employees assist in our mission and vision by demonstrating Morgan PRIDE:

• Passion: A desire to build communities through teamwork and collaboration, combining individual strengths to deliver exceptional results.
• Respect: We support each other, remaining loyal and honest through adversity and challenges.
• Integrity: A commitment to do right by our employees, residents, and communities.
• Diversity: We embrace and celebrate differences.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Driven by innovation and a passion to do what has never been done before.

The Benefits of Employment

• Employee referral payment program
• Educational Enhancement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life/ AD&D Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Long and short term disability
• Retirement Plan - 401(k) Plan
• Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities
• Discount on an apartment at any one of our properties
• Brand new amenity space that includes a full gym/fitness center and golf simulator

Salary range: $60,000-$65,000/yr If you are hired at Morgan Properties, your overall compensation package will also be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Get To Know Us:

Established in 1985 by Mitchell Morgan, Morgan Properties is a national real estate investment and management company headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Jonathan and Jason Morgan represent the next-generation leaders growing the platform and overseeing the business operations. Morgan Properties and its affiliates currently own and manage a multifamily portfolio comprised of more than 400 apartment communities and over 110,000 units located in 22 states. The Company is among the three largest multifamily owners in the nation and the largest in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New York. With over 2,600 employees, Morgan Properties prides itself on its quick decision-making capabilities, strong capital relationships, and proven operational expertise.