Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation (EANDC ) is a Not-For-Profit 501(c)(3) Charitable Housing Development Organization. EANDC develops, owns, and manages market rate and affordable housing for low-income, elderly, and veteran residents in Summit County and Stark County, Ohio. We are the largest provider of affordable housing in Metropolitan Akron. EANDC also provides home buying counseling, energy efficiency audits, free energy-efficient appliances, and more to qualified Summit and Stark County residents.

General Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

A Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the organization's accounting and financial operations. This position involves managing daily financial tasks, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and helping prepare financial reports. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and has a strong understanding of accounting principles. The Staff Accountant is an exempt full-time position that reports to the Finance Manager and will undertake special projects and tasks as assigned. General tasks and responsibilities of this role are outlined below. 

Key Responsibilities:

Property Level Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements for a portfolio of commercial and residential properties
• Perform detailed variance analysis against budget and prior periods
• Maintain accurate property level general ledgers

Month-End Close & Reconciliations

• Prepare Journal entries, accruals, and reclasses
• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities
• Review and reconcile intercompany transactions
• Assist with monthly close and reporting packages

Commercial & Residential Specific Functions

• Process and reconcile CAM (Common Area Maintenance) charges and annual true ups
• Track TI (Tenant Improvements) and leasing commissions amortization/depreciation
• Monitor utility reimbursements and tenant bill backs
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation expenses by property

Budgeting and Financial Analysis

• Assist with annual property budgets and reforecasts
• Support lender reporting requirements
• Partner with property and asset management to analyze expense trends
• Ensure expenses align with approved budgets and contracts

Compliance and Audit

• Assist with year-end audit support
• Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to internal accounting controls
• Maintain organized documentation for portfolio transactions and vendor contracts

Required Skills:

Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial regulations

Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or SAP) and MS Excel

The ability to maintain an elevated level of integrity, strict confidentiality, and a positive professional attitude is critical

Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.

Strong effective professional, communication, and technical writing skills

Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required 

Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening

Willingness to volunteer at hosted organization events

Preferred Qualifications:

2-4 years of accounting experience preferred

Experience with ERP software systems

Work Environment:

Typically, work is performed in an office setting

May require occasional overtime during busy periods, such as month-end or audit

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Compensation:

Health, Dental, Long-term disability, and Vision Insurance

Additional Voluntary Benefits after probationary period

Generous paid sick-time, vacation, and holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan.

EANDC qualifies toward the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program