Accounting Specialist

Homestead Companies is a fully integrated real estate company specializing in multifamily, student housing, and active 55 living.

MISSION To provide the best resident life experience possible.

VISION To continue to grow as developers, builders and operators and create a place where the best choose to work, residents choose to live, and investors choose to trust.

VALUES- Every day, these Values drive the culture of all our efforts. Together, we commit to: Say It, Support It, Grow It, Own It, Do the Right Thing

Why Join Homestead

At Homestead we offer a variety of benefits designed to support work-life balance and overall wellness including generous PTO and a substantial 401K match

We are hiring an Accounting Specialist for our Home Office location in Columbus, OH. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for day-to-day accounting activities supporting the property management portfolio. This position will have primary responsibility for accounts payable while also supporting accounts receivable, general ledger activity, reconciliations, property billings, and other accounting functions. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage high-volume accounts payable for multiple properties and entities, including invoice processing, coding review, approvals, and payment processing. 

• Coordinate weekly check runs, including check printing, distribution, and other manual processing as required. 

• Manage company credit card transactions and expense reporting, including coding, documentation, and reconciliation. 

• Prepare and process month-end property billings. 

• Review invoice coding for accuracy and work with property teams to correct coding issues. 

• Train and assist property teams on invoice submission, coding, and accounting procedures. 

• Maintain general ledger activity and assist with account reconciliations. 

• Support accounts receivable activities, including recording and reconciling payments and outstanding balances. 

• Perform various bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations. 

• Assist with cost accounting and allocation of expenses across properties and entities. 

• Serve as a backup for certain Controller responsibilities, including preparation and processing of wires and other banking transactions, as authorized. 

• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and vendor issues. 

• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation. 

• Assist with month-end close activities as assigned. 

• Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes, improve controls, and create efficiencies within the accounting function. 

• Provide additional accounting support to the Controller and accounting team as needed. 

Qualifications 

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent accounting experience will be considered. 

• 3 years of accounting experience, preferably including high-volume accounts payable and general accounting responsibilities. 

• Experience with multi-entity or property accounting is strongly preferred. 

• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations. 

• Strong Excel skills and ability to learn accounting and property management systems. 

• High attention to detail and ability to manage a significant volume of transactions and competing deadlines. 

• Comfortable working in an environment where some processes remain manual and require hands-on execution. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Sitting for long periods of time 

• Ability to verbally communicate 

• Ability to use hands and arms for writing, typing, lifting, holding, grabbing, and pulling 

• Ability to work in the office environment 5 days per week