What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Elmington Living?
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