We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support corporate accounting operations for a real estate property and facilities management organization in Charleston, South Carolina. This role contributes to accurate financial reporting, monthly close activities, and budget support while helping maintain strong accounting controls across assigned portfolios. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and collaborative problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate monthly and year-end financial reporting.
- Analyze financial activity across assigned properties or portfolios and help maintain complete, well-supported general ledger records.
- Assist with the preparation of internal financial statements, management reports, and budget-related analysis for business leaders and property operations teams.
- Review invoices, payroll-related entries, funding activity, and other accounting transactions for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
- Monitor variances, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions to strengthen reporting accuracy and expense control.
- Partner with auditors and internal stakeholders by providing documentation, research, and explanations related to accounting transactions and balances.
- Support the development and improvement of accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls to increase efficiency and consistency.
- Respond to questions from property managers, owners, and leadership regarding financial results, reporting packages, and budget performance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and core corporate accounting principles.
- Experience preparing financial statements, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Background in real estate, property management, or a related industry is preferred.
- Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues with attention to detail.
- Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across accounting and operations teams.
Email directly for more info: Bryan.Thierfelder@roberthalf com