Staff Accountant

About Elm Grove A well-established Real Estate Development and Property Management firm is looking to hire a Staff Accountant to join their team in Hooksett NH . A good candidate will have maintenance experience and a great attitude. Must have good knowledge in apartment maintenance including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting and general carpentry. Appliance repair is a plus. Ability to diagnose issues and must have own tools, vehicle and state issued driver's license. Our Culture & Values At Elm Grove Companies, our values aren’t just words — they’re how we work every day. We lead with Respect , collaborate through Synergy , take Accountability for our actions, show up with Dependability , and embrace a Growth Mindset in everything we do. We expect every team member to live these values daily — in how they communicate, solve problems, and support one another. We offer freedom to think, create, and contribute without micromanagement, and we hold each other to a high standard of ownership and integrity. If these values align with how you work and who you are, we want to talk with you. Position Summary We are seeking a versatile Staff Accountant — an accounting and finance "utility knife" — to support our team across a broad range of functions. This is a high-exposure role for a well-rounded accountant who thrives on variety, moving comfortably between audit and tax support, month-end close, treasury, deal‑flow and project accounting, financial analysis, and core transactional work across a multi-entity real estate portfolio. Reporting to a Senior Accountant, this role is an excellent fit for someone looking to broaden their experience across real estate investing, development, and property management accounting. Key Responsibilities Month‑End Close & General Ledger Support the month‑end close process across multiple entities. Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting schedules. Perform general ledger account reconciliations; research and resolve discrepancies. Fixed asset and depreciation bookings. Audit & Tax Support Prepare audit workpapers and PBC schedules; respond to auditor requests. Support tax return preparation and workpapers for multi-faceted entity structures. Assist with compliance reporting and related documentation. Treasury & Cash Management Support cash management, bank reconciliations, and treasury reporting. Assist with funding, draw tracking, and cash positioning across entities. Deal Flow & Project Accounting Support deal‑flow and project-level accounting across development and investment activity. Assist with entity setup, capital tracking, and project cost recording. Financial Analysis & Reporting Prepare financial reports and variance analysis at the property and entity level. Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis in support of the team and leadership. AP/AR & Transaction Processing Provide AP/AR support across the team and ensure timely, accurate transaction processing and workflow review. Systems & Data Integrity Work within Yardi to maintain data accuracy, including support of the ongoing system migration. Support process documentation and standardization across the function. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent relevant experience. 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience. Strong fundamentals in general ledger, reconciliations, and month‑end close. Solid working knowledge of GAAP. Advanced proficiency in Excel. Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Yardi (Voyager) experience strongly preferred; comparable property management or ERP systems (e.g., AppFolio, Sage Intacct) a plus. Real estate investing, development, or property management accounting experience. Exposure to affordable housing / LIHTC. Public accounting, audit, and/or tax experience. THE PROFILE WE'RE LOOKING FOR An adaptable generalist who is energized by variety and moving across functions. A self-starter who can take direction and then run with it independently. A strong problem-solver with sound judgment and a high standard for accuracy. A collaborative team player who supports colleagues across the department. Comfortable in a growing, multi‑entity environment with evolving processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr