Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant – Hybrid Schedule – Dallas, TX About us: BLC Communities is the management arm of Byron Lane Capital, a real estate private equity group focused on investing in manufactured housing communities throughout the United States. Presently, BLC Communities operates and manages manufactured housing communities in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. At BLC Communities, we are dedicated to providing safe, quality, and affordable housing that our residents are proud to call home. We are an entrepreneurial private real estate company focused on owning, improving, and operating manufactured housing communities nationwide. BLC Communities places a significant emphasis on fostering impactful relationships and promoting the welfare of its communities, residents, and team members. At BLC, our people are our passion and the driving force that moves us forward every day. We’re excited to announce that we need a strong, detail-oriented individual to join us to fill another opportunity that we have as a Staff Accountant! Position Summary The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations across BLC’s real estate portfolio including reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting, working closely with the Controller and Community Managers to ensure accurate and timely financial records. Duties & Responsibilities The qualified individual will work as an integral part of the accounting team to perform the following essential job functions: Assist with month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations. Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts for assigned communities. Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and budget variance reports. Support the Controller in preparing and analyzing community-level and portfolio-wide budgets. Process and review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions. Maintain accurate accounting records for each community in Rent Manager. Assist with utility billing and CAM reconciliations across the portfolio. Support audits, tax filings, and other compliance reporting as needed. Communicate with Community Managers and Regional Managers to resolve financial reporting questions. Identify and flag discrepancies or unusual account activity to the Controller. Attend virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams and appear on screen with colleagues. Position may require flexible hours as needed to meet close or reporting deadlines. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 2+ years of accounting experience; property management or real estate accounting experience preferred. Recent graduates encouraged to apply. Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting. Excellent computer literacy in MS Office (especially Excel) and accounting software; Rent Manager experience preferred. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines across a multi-property portfolio. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with regional and corporate teams. Must maintain an active and working personal mobile phone. Willingness and ability to present self in a neat, clean, and professional manner. Physical Demands and Work Environment Primarily an office-based role requiring extended periods of computer use. Frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, or reach. Occasional local travel to community sites may be required.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds (files, records, office supplies). The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are an equal opportunity employer. As a Staff Accountant, you’ll play a key role behind the scenes, keeping our growing portfolio of communities financially healthy and accurately reported. This is a great opportunity to build your accounting career within a growing company. We offer competitive wages, guidance, and Directors, Managers, and Support Staff that will work collaboratively to ensure your success! We’re a growing company and we need you! #J-18808-Ljbffr BLC Communities