Staff Accountant

Position Summary 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.    Essential Duties Financial Reporting & Analysis  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.    Audit, Compliance & Reconciliation  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.    Acquisitions, Dispositions & Special Projects  Support acquisition and disposition reviews by preparing relevant financial data.  Participate in special projects and due diligence efforts as needed.    Additional Responsibilities  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.    Qualifications Education & Experience: 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.            Tools & Systems: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Yardi experience preferred but not required.    Physical Requirements & Work EnvironmentReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Physical Demands: This role requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional standing, walking, and lifting.    Work Environment: Primary work environment: Office Noise level: Moderate and typical of a professional office setting. Work schedule: Monday–Friday.   EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Morgan Properties is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.   We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.   MORGAN PROPERTIES VALUES: At Morgan Properties, we enhance the lives of our residents by providing exemplary service, a best-in-class living experience, and a place they can truly call HOME. Our ambition is to transform the housing industry and empower individuals to redefine their American Dream. All employees assist in our mission and vision by demonstrating Morgan PRIDE: Passion: A desire to build communities through teamwork and collaboration, combining individual strengths to deliver exceptional results. Respect: We support each other, remaining loyal and honest through adversity and challenges. Integrity: A commitment to do right by our employees, residents, and communities. Diversity: We embrace and celebrate differences. Entrepreneurial Spirit: Driven by innovation and a passion to do what has never been done before.