Accounting Analyst

Universal Development Companies • Johnson City, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Analyst supports the Director of Accounting with special projects, process improvements, and reporting enhancements. This role is highly analytical and Excel-heavy, producing management reports and variance analysis for a portfolio that includes retail, commercial, storage, and multifamily housing using Yardi and QuickBooks. The position also provides backup support to Property Accountants during month-end and quarter-end close and tax season to help meet deadlines and maintain reporting quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 6+ years overall accounting experience; 3+ years property accounting experience (mixed portfolio preferred).
• Mixed portfolio includes: multifamily housing, commercial, storage, retail, and manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Yardi experience.
• Advanced Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS; Power Query preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ownership and follow-through
• Able to manage competing deadlines
• Clear communication
• Process improvement mindset
• Collaborative, service-oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Accounting on special projects (process improvements, system/reporting enhancements, audit readiness).
• Identify ways to improve efficiency, automate manual work, and strengthen documentation.
• Help improve Yardi workflows, reporting, and data consistency.
• Assist with testing and rollout of new templates, reports, and process changes; support other team members as needed.
• Maintain process documentation and SOPs.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc leadership reporting, including portfolio rollups, key metrics, and close summaries.
• Perform monthly/quarterly trend and variance analysis; explain key drivers clearly.
• Build and maintain Excel models, templates, and dashboards.
• Pull data, analyze results, and present findings for ad hoc requests.
• Provide backup support during month-end/quarter-end close (review reconciliations, help resolve reconciling items, assist with overflow tasks).

Benefits

• Affordable medical insurance, with coverage starting the first of the month after just 30 days.
• Free Telemedicine Services: Access no-cost telemedicine for you and your family.
• Employee Recognition Programs: Celebrate and reward your achievements.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance: Full-time employees receive a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost.
• 401(k) with Company Match: Plan for your future with up to 4% company match after 90 days.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Begin earning PTO after 90 days of employment.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Save more with special discounts.
• Competitive Pay: Earn wages that reflect your skills and dedication.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Grow with us through ongoing training and clear paths for promotion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level