Senior Accountant

CommonBond•St. Paul, MN

1d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Home is the foundation for everything in life. Since 1971, our model has been about supporting residents in finding stability and achieving their goals. It’s why we’re more than housing—we combine quality affordable homes with our on-site Advantage Services—because we believe that with the right support and opportunities, all people can thrive. Today, over 13,000 people—families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities and other barriers—call a CommonBond community “home.” Our core values are Respect, Integrity, Partnership, Innovation, and Excellence . We live these values and look for people who embody them to represent our organization in the community. If this sounds like you, please consider joining our team. Why CommonBond Communities?: Work-life balance Competitive salary Employee referral program Comprehensive benefits package Employee recognition and rewards program A respectful and growth-oriented workplace A chance to make a difference in the community! Ongoing training and professional development Salary Range: $95,000-$105,000 Annually CommonBond Communities invites qualified applicants to apply for the Senior Accountant position at our Central Office site in Saint Paul, MN. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close processes, and supporting the preparation of financial reports. Key responsibilities include reconciling accounts, ensuring correct eliminations for affiliated entities and assisting with audits. This person will also play a vital role in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of GAAP
Strong understanding of corporate accounting principles, including consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and financial reporting
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP Concur, Yardi) and advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, macros)
Proficiency in financial analysis and forecasting with the ability to interpret complex data
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar
5+ years of experience with all aspects of accrual accounting through financial statements and audit preparation
Experience working with consolidations and multiple sets of books
Advanced Excel skills: VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot table, and macros
Ability to maintain tight and effective internal control procedures
Possess a high level of accuracy and detail orientation
Demonstrated experience working within diverse communities, which include people of various ages, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, income levels, ability levels, religious affiliations, races, and languages
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally
Excellent customer service, organization, and both written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple duties while adhering to established deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience in Non-Profit
Experience with Yardi (ERP system)
Experience in property management or property accounting
Experience in Public Accounting
Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate financial records for each of the affiliated entities ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
Ensure accounting methods are under GAAP and that governmental reporting requirements are followed accurately
Reconcile bank accounts utilizing Yardi automated functionality
Maintain supporting schedules for assets, liabilities, and depreciation
Ensure proper documentation and backup for all journal entries
Investigate budget variances in the financial statements
Facilitate relationships with groups around the organization and assist the Controller with providing financial analysis to those groups.
Act as a resource for senior management during budget preparation
Prepare audit schedules at fiscal year-end
Assist in audit consolidation and elimination of affiliated entities
Coordinate the completion of special accounting projects for management
Develop and implement corporate accounting policies and processes
Define and comply with all established internal control procedures
Maintain a current and accurate operations manual for corporate accounting, including drafting and revising policies and procedures as necessary
Ensure established goals and/or operational objectives are obtained each year
Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with internal departments, staff, vendors, and outside agencies
Organizational leader and resource for best practice use of Accounting related systems: YARDI, PowerBI, Elevate, Concur, internet banking applications
Utilize full functionality of Yardi to maintain accounting records
Use YARDI for fixed asset accounting and reporting
Produce ad hoc reports when necessary in YARDI and PowerBI
Provide training to various staff upon request
Produce monthly financial reports in YARDI
Test and implement new YARDI applications and other software tools
Assist with troubleshooting problems and finding solutions'
Other duties as assigned