Staff Accountant

Morgan Properties • Rochester, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant provides essential accounting support by maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial data, supporting acquisitions and audits, and assisting with lender reporting. Key responsibilities include journal entry preparation, balance sheet and P&L reconciliation, and the review of financial statements. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies are critical for success in this role. The Staff Accountant plays a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and supporting the company’s reporting and compliance efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited four-year institution.
• Must be goal oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Yardi experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end and daily journal entries, along with comprehensive month-end reports.
• Analyze balance sheet and profit & loss (P&L) accounts to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, invoice coding, documents, and reports.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end audit and tax work papers.
• Prepare monthly accounting work papers and ensure proper documentation.
• Reconcile balance sheet and P&L accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure all month-end processes are followed and completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support acquisition and disposition reviews by preparing relevant financial data.
• Participate in special projects and due diligence efforts as needed.
• May be required to work additional hours during peak periods to meet reporting deadlines.
• Tasks or duties not outlined in this job description may be required to contribute to the organization's success and efficiency.

Benefits

• Employee referral payment program
• Educational Enhancement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life/ AD&D Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Long and short term disability
• Retirement Plan - 401(k) Plan
• Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities
• Discount on an apartment at any one of our properties
• Brand new amenity space that includes a full gym/fitness center and golf simulator

What This Job Offers

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