Staff Accountant

Elmington Living ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Wed, Aug 19, 2026

At Elmington Living, we don't just manage properties — we build communities people are proud to call home. As the team behind 70+ affordable and market-rate assets across the country, we've earned our reputation through relentless care, sharp execution, and an eye for detail that never quits, guided by People First, Always. Execution with Integrity. Excellence by Design. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

Competitive compensation that reflects the market and the impact of the role
Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting the 1st of the month following your hire date — no long waiting period
Company-provided life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) eligibility after 90 days, with company match
Vacation, sick, and personal time accrual to help you recharge
10 paid holidays each year

POSITION SUMMARY: The Staff Accountant performs a variety of professional-level accounting duties involved in preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling financial transactions, statements, records, and reports across Elmington Living's residential real estate portfolio. This position is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of ledgers and financial systems as well as supporting the preparation of assigned budgets, the annual audit, and year-end closing. Elmington Living is comprised of multiple communities, each operated with its own income, expenses, debt, and bottom line. The Staff Accountant plays a direct role in optimizing the financial performance of the properties they support, working closely with the Director of Accounting and property teams to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. WHAT GUIDES US: Every role at Elmington Living is grounded in three commitments, and this position brings them to life in the following ways:

People First, Always – Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, guided by respect, service, and genuine care. The Staff Accountant supports team members and the operations team through accurate, dependable financial work.
Execution With Integrity – We build trust through transparency and accountability. The Staff Accountant sets clear expectations, communicates proactively, and honors deadlines and commitments.
Excellence By Design – Excellence is our standard, not our aspiration. The Staff Accountant delivers responsive, attentive service that anticipates needs and exceeds expectations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and reclasses
Maintain the general ledger for an assigned property portfolio
Summarizes financial activity by gathering information and prepare monthly financial statements (balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports)
Support month-end and year-end close processes
Verifies financial transactions by reviewing supporting documents
Perform bank and balance sheet account reconciliations
Monitor property-level cash balances and manage reserve/security deposit accounts
Verifies documentation and requests disbursements to prepare payments
Communicates proactively with property teams, other support teams and the Director of Accounting to resolve discrepancies and meet deadlines
Protects financial information by following internal controls
Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Financial management and reporting
Understanding of GAAP fundamentals
Technical capacity, including proficiency in Sage Intacct Software preferred
Ethical conduct
Communication proficiency
Time management

SPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required (or a business degree with relatable experience)
CPA certification not required
Prior accounting experience in multifamily or residential real estate preferred, but 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.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

None

The Elmington Experience We're creating a different kind of company at Elmington — one built on People First Always, Execution With Integrity, and Excellence By Design. These aren't just words on a page; they shape how we lead, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our residents and communities every day. We hold high expectations because we take pride in doing great work, and we support one another in getting there. If you enjoy a challenge, care about doing things the right way, and want to be part of a team that genuinely has each other's backs, Elmington could be a great fit for you. 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

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