Columbia Residential is looking for a Staff Accountant to become a part of our team. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in managing the financial operations of given portfolio assets, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in reporting. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting, preferably within the real estate or property management industry. The Senior Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager and Controller and is expected to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support the company’s financial goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare financials statements and analysis for assigned portfolio according to deadlines & requirements to ensure accuracy, internal controls, and timeliness.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues, investors, and upper management teams.
• Update cash and reconcile bank statements weekly & monthly and analyze cash flow, accounts payable and recurring expenses.
• Assist with ensuring all financial operating obligations are met promptly collaborating with onsite and operation staff.
• Record sound journal entries & accruals and take financial ownership of designated portfolio.
• Complete monthly excel balance sheet reconciliations and schedules providing additional support to monthly financials.
• Accurately record income, expenses, and changes in assets and liabilities monthly.
• Assist with year-end audit requests and ensure accounting standards and polices are met.
• Oversee payroll and billback cash management processes.

Requirements and Expectations: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university or college.
• 1-2 years of experience utilizing GAAP based accounting minimum.
• Strong Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and Word skills.
• Property Management experience is ideal.
• Onesite and Yardi property management software experience a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be a strong contributor in cross-functional teams
• Highly motivated and detailed individual who is driven to achieve excellence in every area.
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines and manage expectations.
• Remain calm under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.
• Self-starter and solutions oriented that can proficiently utilize technology to perform standard office tasks.

Work Environment:

• Role is hybrid after 90 days subject to successful work performance. One day work-from-home with an option for an additional day after 180 days.
• Positive and hardworking team with practical work-life-balance.

Our Company Culture is Represented By These Core Values
Columbia Residential is the leading property management and Development Company in this region, specializing in the low affordable market. Our Mission Statement is:

• To provide quality, safe, and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families.

• To provide an environment for its team members to excel and to be recognized and rewarded for their accomplishments.

• To provide the principals and partners a fair return on their efforts and investments.

As a growing company with more than 50 communities in the Atlanta, GA area, we are always looking to add professional and superior Community Leasing Specialists/Leasing Consultants to our management team to align with our Mission Statement and Core Value for the communities we serve.

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Responsibility
• Responsiveness
• Respect
• Character

If these Core Values are part of your attributes, we welcome you to join Columbia Residential!