Accountant

Bowden Living • Phenix City, AL

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About The Position

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, dependable Accountant to join our growing accounting team. This role will work closely with our Accounting Director to support both property-level and corporate accounting functions. You’ll have hands-on responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger activity, and month-end close. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into the details, solving discrepancies, and ensuring the numbers are right.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or an Associate’s degree with 2+ years of directly relevant accounting experience.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience with exposure to AP, AR, and general ledger functions.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliation schedules.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Multifamily or property management accounting experience.
• Experience with Entrata or a similar property management platform.
• Experience with Rippling or another payroll/GL integration.
• Trust account or security deposit accounting experience.
• Interest in pursuing your CPA or continuing your professional accounting development.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, including GL coding, property allocation, approvals, and weekly payment processing.
• Assist with accounts receivable, resident accounting, delinquency reporting, and security deposit accounting.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaid amortizations, and other recurring entries.
• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts and research discrepancies.
• Support the month-end close and preparation of property-level financial statements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with audit, tax, and year-end reporting needs.
• Work with Entrata, Rippling, and other accounting systems and integrations.
• Help onboard new communities into Bowden Living’s accounting platform.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows.
• Support special projects and financial analysis as the company continues to grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree