Staff Accountant

Elmington • Nashville, Tennessee • Full Time

Posted on Tue, Jun 2, 2026

Staff Accountant - Elmington Residential Elmington Residential Website: Elmington Residential On-site 1030 16th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212 Elmington Residential is the premier single-family rental community provider, offering luxurious homes and apartments with exceptional design, privacy, and amenities. Our high-end residences feature spacious floor plans, modern finishes, and are situated in vibrant neighborhoods that prioritize resident comfort and quality of life. POSITION SUMMARY:
This Staff Accountant position plays a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close processes, and working collaboratively across departments to ensure the financial integrity of our assets.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with team members and leadership.
Outstanding organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines efficiently.
Financial management and reporting
Accounting foundation
Technical capacity
Ethical conduct
Time management
Financial/property management software
Understanding of GAAP fundamentals

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Maintains general ledger activity for assigned entities, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
Prepares and analyzes monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
Reconciles bank statements and investigates discrepancies
Assists with budgeting and forecasting
Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks as assigned
Assists with external audits, tax preparation, and other regulatory filings as needed
Continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies
Performs all other duties as assigned

SPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (or degree in business with relatable experience)
CPA certification not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Frequently sit, stand and walk.
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

None

The Elmington Experience
Elmington is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Elmington makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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