Staff Accountant

Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join a dynamic, growing team within the real estate sector. In this role, you will play a critical part in day‑to‑day financial operations, property accounting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles and must have direct experience in the real estate or property management industry to seamlessly transition into our workflows. Key Responsibilities Property Accounting: Manage day‑to‑day accounting operations for a portfolio of properties, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and bank reconciliations. Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP. Accounts Receivable & Payable: Oversee tenant billing, rent collections, vendor payments, and expense tracking related to property operations. Lease Administration: Review lease agreements to ensure accurate financial setups, tracking of security deposits, and escalation clauses. Variance Analysis: Compare actual property performance against budgets and provide insightful variance analysis to management. Audit & Tax Preparation: Assist with year-end audit preparation and compile financial data for tax reporting. Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience: 2+ years of professional accounting experience, with mandatory experience in the real estate or property management industry. Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and direct experience with real‑estate accounting software (e.g., Yardi, AppFolio, RealPage, or MRI) is highly preferred. Knowledge: Strong understanding of GAAP, accrual-based accounting, and real‑estate‑specific financial metrics. Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight monthly closing deadlines. Compensation & Benefits Compensation depends upon a wide array of factors including skill set, experience, licensing, office location, and other considerations. The salary range for this role is disclosed as required by local law. Eligible for discretionary bonuses and participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Equal Opportunity Notice Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations. For more information, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs. As required by local law, the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. #J-18808-Ljbffr