Corporate Accountant

Brookfield Asset Management • Charleston, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Maymont Homes, our success starts with people, our residents and our team. We are transforming the single-family rental experience through innovation, quality, and genuine care. With more than 20,000 homes across 47+ markets, 25+ build-to-rent communities, and continued expansion on the horizon, we are more than a leader in the industry—we are a company that puts people and communities at the heart of everything we do. As part of Brookfield, Maymont Homes is growing quickly and making a lasting impact. We are also proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®, a recognition based entirely on feedback from our employees. This honor reflects the culture of trust, collaboration, and belonging that makes Maymont a place where people thrive. Join a purpose-driven team where your work creates opportunity, sparks innovation, and helps families across the country feel truly at home.

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information, reconcile financial statements, prepare general and standard journal entries, assist in budget development, and prepare standard accounting and financial reports for management. Fluency with financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting is a must.

Requirements

• BA or BS required; Accounting or Finance degree preferred
• 1-4 years of overall general accounting experience, corporate accounting experience preferred
• Experience with MRI preferred
• Experience with financial controls and auditing processes
• Knowledge of fair housing and local real estate laws, where applicable.
• Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; advanced preferred
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to produce high-quality work in a deadline-oriented environment and an ability to multitask
• Sharp, analytical thinking abilities, always seeking to draw connections and identify the “why”
• Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Process improvement and project management minded
• Experience working in a work schedule environment, including in-office operation, weekends, and holidays, based on business need

Responsibilities

• Review financial information such as trends, performance metrics, benchmarks, etc., and present analysis.
• Provide monthly consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet analysis for management reporting
• Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations
• Partner with PEO to manage the execution of Payroll activities
• Prepare journal entries and perform balance sheet account reconciliations; take ownership of accounting for certain areas of the GL and sub-ledgers
• Contribute to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management despots and the accompanying schedules and narratives, including budget vs. actual variance reports and subsequent explanation of significant variances
• Identify process improvement opportunities on an ongoing basis
• Lead and participate in departmental projects and processes
• Uphold company standards when working with business partners to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls; while also providing support on special requests when required.
• Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP
• Aid in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors

Benefits

• Backed by Brookfield, our benefits include a 5% 401(k) match, wellness credits that reduce healthcare costs, and up to 160 hours of PTO annually for full-time employees.
• With continued expansion planned for Maymont, you’ll find meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, advance your career, and make an impact.
• As part of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the world’s largest real estate asset managers, we have the stability, resources, and vision to keep growing.

What This Job Offers

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