Staff Accountant

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POSITION/LEVEL: Staff Accountant                                                                                                         FLSA STATUS: Exempt 

DEPT/OFFICE: Premier Fund Accounting                                                                                                DATE: July 2026

JOB SUMMARY AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK:

The Staff Accountant reviews and analyzes the financial reporting on a property and fund level basis. This position works under the supervision of the Fund Accounting Vice Presidents. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution; and
• One to two years in public accounting or the real estate industry; or
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job

Licenses and Certifications:

• CPA or CPA track desired

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews operational monthly financial reporting packages for multiple properties
• Monitors fund cash and prepares reconciliations for fund bank accounts
• Coordinates and communicates the results, findings and recommendations of monthly reviews with various departments including Asset Management and Property Management
• Review and understanding of partnership agreements, loan documents, and leases
• Supports Property Accounting with proper recording of transactions
• Assists with external audits and reviews including preparation of year-end audit workpapers
• Prepares reconciliations for fund level balance sheet accounts
• Prepares journal entries for fund level activity
• Prepares lender reporting packages and assists in the calculation of certain debt covenants
• Prepares and/or reviews quarterly investor reporting 
• Processes invoices for fund level expenses

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Microsoft Office Suite 
• MRI Software
• Investran

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of:

• Financial analysis
• Real estate 
• Workpaper preparation
• Audit procedures and processes

Skills:

• Excellent planning, organizational and interpersonal skills 
• The ability to meet deadlines, accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure & effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions

• Self-motivation, teamwork and collaboration
• Detail oriented, logical, and methodical approach to problem solving
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office