Staff Accountant West

Description

We make good investments in our people, properties, tenants, and company.

CCI is a nationwide full-service real estate platform focused on acquisition, asset management, property management, and development. Our current property portfolio consists of around 8,000 apartments and townhomes, with a focus on providing affordable housing for seniors and persons with disabilities. We also own and manage a diverse and growing portfolio of other real estate assets covering traditional multifamily rentals, office, and light industrial uses. CCI employs around 400 Teammates in 30 states across the country – and we are growing!

As we enter the next phase of our company’s growth, we’re looking for Teammates who can help us optimize our existing management platform (systems, tools, and processes), better leverage technology, and maintain our reputation for excellence. We are looking for ambitious self-starters who aren’t afraid to dig in. We value excellent communication and collaboration, and we reward those who challenge the status quo to find better ways of doing things. We believe that people learn best by doing – so although we offer a full range of classroom learning and structured training paths, we prioritize hands-on experience and self-directed development.

We’re proud of the people-first company culture we’ve built over the past two and a half decades – we’ll stretch and challenge you, and we’ll let you be you. We Say Yes to Uniqueness: We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all applicants and employees, regardless of national origin, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other class protected by the laws in the states where we operate.
 

About You:

As a Staff Accountant at CCI, you will be responsible for producing accurate financial reporting and maintaining financial compliance for a portfolio of managed properties. Success in this role means producing timely and precise financial reports, leading month-end and year-end closings, managing reserve draw processes and ensuring proficient general bookkeeping practices with effective management of the general ledger. You will have a keen attention to detail, enabling you to spot anomalies and post errors early. You will track cash flow needs,
handle debt obligations, and prepare thorough documentation for audits and tax compliance, helping CCI maintain high standards in financial transparency and regulatory adherence. You are detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, with a strong ability to balance multiple priorities. You communicate complex financial information clearly to both internal teams and external partners, fostering smooth workflows and enhancing CCI’s reputation as a trusted property manager.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including posting accruals, reconciling GL accounts and related ledgers, and adjusting year-end allowance for bad debt.
• Produce comprehensive financial reports that support transparency and allow stakeholders to gauge portfolio performance, ensuring reports meet industry and client expectations.
• Understand and fulfill unique reporting and filing requirements for properties, such as specialized tax filings and non-profit reporting requirements.

Treasury and Reserves:

• Monitor bank accounts for unauthorized or suspicious activity, reconcile accounts monthly, and manage processes such as Positive Pay and on-line transactions.
• Assess cash flow and alert management to any projected shortfalls that may impact accounts payable or forecasted property needs.
• Oversee reserve draw processes for repairs and mandated reserves, including preparation, submission, and tracking. Ensure timely approvals, maintain thorough documentation, and reflect reserve activity accurately in financial reports.
• Regularly review and reconcile reserve and escrow accounts to ensure activity is properly recorded and accounts are adequately funded for projected property expenses.

Audit & Tax Preparation

• Compile financial reports and supporting documents for submission to CPA firms, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Work with external auditors and tax preparers to resolve questions and discrepancies efficiently.
• Collaborating with the Regional Accounting Manager, participate in the preparation of audit reports and tax packages.

Debt & Fixed Asset Schedules:

• Ensure debt tracking system accurately reports on portfolio debt obligations. To include accurate amortizations, interest-rate adjustments, maturities and any other debt provisions material to the debt servicing and reporting
• Track loan transactions, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of interest and principal
• Review and maintain property fixed-asset schedules regularly to support long-term financial planning and annual reporting.

Property Financial Collaboration

• Facilitate effective communication with property teams, HUD, lenders, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with property financial requirements
• Collaborate with regional teams to understand and execute each property’s unique requirements, developing organized plans to meet deadlines and maintain compliance.
• Track and record CAM expenses, prepare tenant billings, and assist with annual reconciliations to ensure accurate allocation and transparency in shared property expenses.
• Support the property management team in preparing annual budgets, reforecasts, and analysis of property performance.
• Assist the property team with corrections and adjustments to HAP receipts.
• Monitor AP approval workflows and facilitate the timely completion of the approval processes
• Set up and manage EFT payments and auto-pay settings with vendors

Communication and Collaboration:

• Display a strong commitment to CCI’s overall goals and business objectives and act in line with our CCI Credo commitments to integrity, top-notch communication and excellence across all our business activities.
• Build strong relationships with the regional team as well as internal and external stakeholders, continuing to enhance CCI’s reputation as a leading property owner/operator and employer of choice.
• Share experiences and best practices to help develop department standards, provide solutions to challenges, and continuously improve workflows.
• Take personal responsibility for clear, efficient and timely communication with Teammates, external partners, clients and other parties.
• Handle all confidential financial information with care and diligence. Follow all federal, state, and local laws, as well as CCI’s policies, to safeguard confidentiality and protect the privacy of residents, teammates, stakeholders, and the company.

General Requirements:

Skills & Experience

3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in property management or real estate
Proficiency with Yardi or equivalent property management software, advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with affordable housing programs (Project-based Section 8, Section 202, LIHTC) helpful
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Takes initiative: seeks to understand the goal, develops a plan, and delivers
Inquisitive: asks good questions & pieces together information from multiple sources
Tech-savvy: comfortable with new tech – keen to use technology to deliver faster, better results
Excellent Communication: able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, verbally and in writing
Detail oriented: sees the big picture, but understands & appreciates that the details matter
Strong Time Management: able to balance multiple competing priorities
Excellent Interpersonal Skills: builds strong relationships and leverages those relationships to deliver great outcomes
Professionalism: calm, cool, collected - unflappable, even under pressure
Numerate: able to understand financials and manage a P&L
Problem Solving: solutions oriented, getting as close to a ‘win for all’ as we can
Flexible & Adaptable: willing to go the extra mile, adapts well to changing circumstances
Exercises Good Judgment: considers multiple perspectives, weighs up risks, and makes a decision
Decisive: comfortable making decisions with incomplete or imperfect information

Physical Demands

Sedentary: sitting most of the time
Physical: frequent use of laptop computer, keyboard, mouse and tablet
Travel: Infrequent, for training and professional development
Visual: frequent use of computer monitors and tablet
 

Qualifications

Why Join Us:

CCI's approach is simple: we invest in our people. Our culture emphasizes long-term career development. We provide continuous job-specific training, resources, and support to maximize our employees' learning opportunities, making them our most valuable asset.

We Say Yes to Uniqueness

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all applicants and employees, regardless of national origin, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other class protected by the laws in the states where we operate.

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, a commitment to work-life balance, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Benefits & Perks

• 10 holidays per year

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• Basic life insurance & supplemental benefits

• HSA/FSA

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401(k) Plan

• Other rewards throughout the year

How We Hire:

CCI is committed to finding the best talent to embody our Credo and grow with the Company. Our hiring timeline may vary based on the position you're applying for.

Begin your journey with us today by submitting your resume or completing an online application!