Staff Accountant

Real Estate Staff Accountant | AIR Communities The Tone: This is a full-time role at AIR Communities, located in Denver, CO, with a requirement to work in-office five days a week. AIR Communities is one of the country's largest owners and operators of high-quality multifamily housing, operating as a Blackstone portfolio company. This role is for an ambitious accounting professional looking to launch or accelerate their career, making an impact by ensuring accurate financial information that drives business decisions and supports company success. The TL;DR Role: Early Career Type: Full-time Location: In-person Denver, CO Pay: $65000-$80000 yearly Team: Real Estate Accounting team Mission: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records and reporting to support operational and financial decision-making. Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, SmartView, Workday Financials What You’ll Actually Do Month-End Close: Prepare and post journal entries related to the monthly close process, including accruals, reclassifications, and prepaid expenses. Financial Reconciliations: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies. Performance Analysis: Perform actual-to-budget and actual-to-forecast variance analysis, preparing financial analyses and supporting schedules. Asset Management: Maintain fixed asset and intangible asset records, recording monthly depreciation and amortization activities to ensure proper asset classification. Process Improvement: Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information, support accounting initiatives, and contribute ideas to enhance efficiency and accuracy. The Must-Haves Background: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; this is an early-career accounting professional role. Experience: Internship experience, public accounting experience, or 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience, including preparing journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and account reconciliations, especially balance sheet reconciliations. Skills: Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, and an outstanding attention to detail with an commitment to accuracy. Bonus: Experience performing budget-to-actual or forecast variance analysis, debt accounting or debt reconciliations, real estate accounting experience, familiarity with SmartView or Workday Financials, or an interest in pursuing professional accounting certifications like a CPA. #J-18808-Ljbffr AIR Communities