Senior Accountant

At Brightstar Communities ( we’ve grown quickly with a team that is lean, highly accountable and relentlessly focused on efficiency. We are in search of two Senior Accountants and a Senior Financial Analyst to keep pace with our growth. We need real technical expertise, and experience relevant to our MHC / RV / marina industry. But here’s the difference: We expect AI to eliminate low-impact work. We want team members who see inefficiency and immediately ask “why does it work this way?” If you are technically sound and energized using AI to 10x the accounting and FP&A output, we’d love to talk with you. This is an opportunity to join a scaling platform in a role where you can really move the needle. Let's connect, or you can apply here: About brightSTAR brightSTAR Communities is a premier owner and operator of Manufactured Home Communities (“MHC”) and Outdoor Hospitality venues (RV Resorts and Marinas) across the United States. We create communities through attainable homeownership and memorable outdoor experiences that foster pride, engagement, and belonging. The Position We are seeking a Senior Accountant to strengthen our team. You will play a crucial part in maintaining the financial health of our company with responsibility to complete fundamental accounting tasks and processes, ensuring accuracy, and adhering to established procedures. The ideal candidate will be experienced, with a demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. You will fulfill those Core Duties reporting to the CFO, accountable to: General Ledger: Prepare and record journal entries, reconcile accounts, and maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger records. Financial Statements: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Account Reconciliations: Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other accounts, resolving any discrepancies timely. Accounts Payable/Receivable: Process invoices, payments, and receipts, ensuring timely and accurate processing. Month-End/Year-End Close: Participate in the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparation of accruals, prepayments, and other adjusting entries. Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits, providing documentation and information as requested. Fixed Assets: Maintain fixed asset schedules, including depreciation and amortization entries, and support cost‑segregation studies. Tax Preparation: Assist with the preparation of tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. Debt Compliance: Prepare quarterly analyses and appropriate internal and external messaging, to report compliance across lender base. Who You Are A finisher. You get things done. You work quickly and efficiently, and delight in doing things right the first time, every time. An expert. You are naturally inquisitive and in relentless pursuit of more information and knowledge to master your craft. Integrity drives you to protect and preserve the assets of the organization, and to deliver excellence in every way. A can‑do team member. You identify and are prone to take action to solve problems; you naturally strive to be an indispensable contributor to team and company success. Qualifications 4+ years accounting experience, ideally in affordable housing, real estate or construction. Best with expertise in Rent Manager® and Avid. Bachelor’s degree is required, ideally in Accounting or Finance. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software applications. Focus on simplification and leveraging AI to maximize efficiency. What We Offer brightSTAR Communities offers a competitive salary based upon experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options. HSA with a Company contribution for those who elect a high- (incomplete benefit details). #J-18808-Ljbffr