Real Estate Staff Accountant

AIR Communities • Denver, CO

2d • $65,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AIR Communities is seeking a driven, analytical, and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Real Estate Accounting team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and takes pride in delivering accurate financial information that drives business decisions. Whether you're a recent Accounting graduate with internship experience or an early-career accountant with 1-3 years of professional experience, we are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, motivated to grow, and excited by the opportunity to make an impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Internship experience, public accounting experience, or 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and account reconciliations
• Experience performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with financial systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing budget-to-actual or forecast variance analysis
• Experience with debt accounting or debt reconciliations
• Real estate accounting experience
• Experience with SmartView
• Experience with Workday Financials
• CPA track or interest in pursuing professional accounting certifications

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries related to the monthly close process
• Assist in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records and reporting
• Record accruals, reclassifications, prepaid expenses, and other recurring accounting transactions
• Support timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies while maintaining strong internal controls
• Monitor account activity to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data
• Manage debt-related reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Perform actual-to-budget and actual-to-forecast variance analysis
• Prepare financial analyses, roll-forwards, and supporting schedules
• Assist with preparation, review, and distribution of financial reports
• Provide meaningful insights that support operational and financial decision-making
• Manage prepaid expense schedules and related accounting entries
• Maintain fixed asset and intangible asset records
• Record monthly depreciation and amortization activities
• Ensure proper classification and tracking of company assets
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information and improve processes
• Support accounting initiatives and process improvement opportunities
• Contribute ideas that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall team performance
• Provide exceptional internal customer service while building strong working relationships

Benefits

• 25% Rent Discount at any AIR community
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• HSA/FSA plans
• Short and long-term disability paid by the company
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution up to 6%
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and 14 holidays
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Tuition assistance program and up to 100% reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses
• 15 hours of paid time annually for community service
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• Consumer discounts on various products and services
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career growth

What This Job Offers

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