Staff Accountant

Sunridge Management • Dallas, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

SunRidge Management Group is a trusted name in multifamily property management with over 35 years of success managing apartment communities across the country. From affordable housing to luxury lease-ups, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, operational excellence, and a people-first culture. Our Dallas-based corporate team supports communities nationwide with hands-on, detail-driven expertise in training, operations, and resident satisfaction. SunRidge is an equal-opportunity employer that promotes a drug-free workplace. We believe our people are our greatest strength, which is why we foster a collaborative, ethical, and resident-focused culture where every team member has the tools and training to succeed. The Staff Accountant performs daily financial tasks, ensuring accuracy by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, managing AP/AR, and assisting with month-end and year-end financial reporting (balance sheets, income statements) for closes, budgeting, and audits, and reporting to the Controller. The ideal candidate is meticulous and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data accurately, and excellent communication skills for clear reporting. Key traits also include high professional integrity, organization, time management, and adaptability to new technologies, alongside fundamental technical accounting knowledge and a proactive, team-oriented attitude.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• At least 5 years of accounting experience with a minimum of 2 years of Real Estate Accounting Experience; Multifamily preferred
• Skilled in the use of computers and software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and accounting systems.
• Adaptable: ability to change direction and focus without a lot of notice.
• Communication: balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, and keeping others informed.
• Service Focus: must possess a positive attitude
• Detail-Oriented: ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Results focus: ability to overcome obstacles to get things done and to prioritize.
• In Office Attendance Required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with RealPage OneSite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority-setting skills
• Demonstrate ability to understand financial goals and operate assets inthe owners’ best interest
• Work in compliance with the company’s financial policies and procedures
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for owners, investors, and lenders
• Determine & prepare monthly expense accruals
• Evaluate the weekly cash analysis to determinethe payment of bills
• Monitor bank account activity
• Prepare bank reconciliations properly & on time
• Ensure that debt payments and utilities are made on a timely basis
• Prepare and follow through on reserve draw requests and receipts
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• Assist owners’ CPAs in establishing balance sheet account balances for newly acquired properties
• Assemble information for external auditors for selected properties
• Work with owners’ CPAs to provide any necessary documentation
• Prepare lender-required paperwork for periodic audits
• Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and initiate an appropriate course of action.
• Must effectively convey ideas, images, and goals to a diverse group of personalities.
• Must work well with Operations
• Represent the company in a professional manner and be able to communicate with clients in a professional manner
• Performs any additional duties or tasks as assigned by senior management

Benefits

• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive culture.
• Access to benefits, including low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance, life, and disability coverage.
• Voluntary wellness plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Financial Planning Resources and Employer-Matched 401(k) Plan
• PTO & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Birthday Leave, Work Anniversary Leave

What This Job Offers

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