Corporate Accountant

At Eenhoorn, a 2025 Best Places to Work in Multifamily Winner, we are dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for both our team members and residents. Our passion lies in fostering an environment where people thrive; feeling empowered, supported, and valued. We prioritize people in everything we do, from providing exceptional service to our residents to supporting the growth of our team members. By joining Team Eenhoorn, you'll be part of a team that embodies our core values of Professionalism, Accountability, Honesty and Integrity, Self-Regulation, and Image.

As the Corporate Accountant at Eenhoorn, located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI, you will play a vital role in supporting the financial integrity of our U.S. and Netherlands portfolios. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you’ll collaborate with our Accounting team to ensure our financial reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, and systems are timely, accurate, and aligned with strategic business goals. You’ll also have the opportunity to support and develop financial models and reporting used by leadership to drive business decisions.

If you're a detail-oriented and proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this position is for you!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting and finance functions for the residential, commercial and Netherlands portfolio (55 entities)
  1. Record transactions and manage accounting and reporting activity for retail space.
  2. Assist with the preparation and review of financial reports.
  3. Perform financial analysis to spot trends and identify items needing adjustment.
  4. Review and manage A/R and A/P discrepancies.
  5. Ensure that all accruals are appropriate and accurately recorded (tax, insurance, etc.)
  6. Ensure that assigned monthly reconciliations (bank, balance sheet recs, security deposits, etc.) are completed timely and accurately.
• Assist with the preparation of tax returns and quarterly franchise tax payments, including all related working papers.
  1. Calculate and record annual tax depreciation.
  2. Prepare annual tax workbooks for operating and non-operating entities.
  3. Conversion of Dutch financials to US tax basis.
  4. Review and respond to tax notices received.
  5. Manage annual renewals and reporting for all business entities.
• Manage HAP process including collecting deposit slips, entering payment details in system, tracking HAP delinquency, and ensuring accuracy.
• Ensure accuracy of construction management software related to development activities and provide relevant reporting for management and Board review.
• Maintain general ledger account coding sheet and financial reporting layouts within accounting software system
• Assist with the oversight and preparation of the annual budgeting process.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from four-year college or university
• Minimum of five years’ experience in accounting/finance or tax management.
• CPA preferred
• Experience with Yardi real estate software and QuickBooks a plus

Qualifications and Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of accounting, general ledger accounts and financial statements.
• Proficiency in income tax preparation and advanced knowledge of tax requirements, specifically related to partnership taxes.
• Uncompromising integrity, professionalism, and the highest ethical standards.
• Servant leadership, willing and able to do the day-to-day work.
• The ability to work in both a team environment and independently.
• Being a strong communicator with the ability to articulate a persuasive argument.
• Creative problem-solving and a willingness to pursue new ideas.
• Act with a sense of urgency, while also being thorough and accurate.
• Above average organization, follow-up and follow through skills.
• The ability to think strategically.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software packages.

Why you might love working here:

• Stability – We don’t buy and flip our properties every three years
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and pet insurance
• 401(k) with a 25% match on the first 15% of contributions
• Up to 11-weeks of 100% paid short-term disability
• All expenses paid trip for our four employees of the year and their significant others
• Challenging problems to solve and a supportive, positive team to collaborate with every single day
• A corporate office that truly acts as a Support Center to the properties

What Makes Us Different
Although we are a company that is focused on real estate, we recognize that we can’t be great without our people. We are always seeking exceptional people who are looking for more than just a job. Since 1988, our innovative approaches have positioned Eenhoorn as an industry leader. Our comprehensive organizational structure and learning environment empower our team members to take ownership over their careers and make a true difference in our residents’ lives and experiences. Additionally, we are one of the only owner-managed property companies in the area and we think this is pretty awesome.

We want you to bring your authentic self to work every single day. We accept you for who you are and consider everyone on an equal opportunity basis without regard to age; appearance; color; gender identity and/or expression; family or parental status; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; disability; national, social or ethnic origin; past or present military service; sexual orientation; socioeconomic status; race; religion or belief.

Eenhoorn, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.