Staff accountant - multifamily
Sunridge Management, Dallas, GA, United States
Staff Accountant
Location: Corporate Office Dallas, TX
Reports To: Controller
Industry: Multifamily Property Management
Job Type: Full-Time | In-office/Not Eligible for Remote
About Sun Ridge Management Group
Sun Ridge 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. Sun Ridge 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.
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant performs daily financial tasks, ensuring accuracy by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, managing AP/AR, and assisting with financial reporting (balance sheets, income statements) for month/year-end closes, budgeting, and audits, reporting to the Controller. The ideal candidate is meticulous and detail-oriented, possessing strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data accurately, combined with excellent communication 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.
Key Responsibilities
Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority setting skills
Demonstrate ability to understand financial goals and operate asset in 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 weekly cash analysis to determine 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 receipt
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
General
Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and initiate 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
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
At least 5 years of accounting experience with minimum of 2 year of Real Estate Accounting Experience; Multifamily preferred
Skilled in use of computer and software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and accounting systems.
Experience with Real Page One Site preferred.
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, 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, ability to prioritize.
In Office Attendance Required
Work Environment
Ability to sit, review documents, and work extensively at a computer for extended periods.
Why Join Us?
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
Join the Sun Ridge Team If you're a detail-oriented, professional accountant possessing strong analytical and problem-solving skills, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join a company where people truly are our greatest strength.
Sunridge Management
Location: Corporate Office Dallas, TX
Reports To: Controller
Industry: Multifamily Property Management
Job Type: Full-Time | In-office/Not Eligible for Remote
About Sun Ridge Management Group
Sun Ridge 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. Sun Ridge 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.
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant performs daily financial tasks, ensuring accuracy by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, managing AP/AR, and assisting with financial reporting (balance sheets, income statements) for month/year-end closes, budgeting, and audits, reporting to the Controller. The ideal candidate is meticulous and detail-oriented, possessing strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data accurately, combined with excellent communication 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.
Key Responsibilities
Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority setting skills
Demonstrate ability to understand financial goals and operate asset in 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 weekly cash analysis to determine 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 receipt
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
General
Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and initiate 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
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
At least 5 years of accounting experience with minimum of 2 year of Real Estate Accounting Experience; Multifamily preferred
Skilled in use of computer and software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and accounting systems.
Experience with Real Page One Site preferred.
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, 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, ability to prioritize.
In Office Attendance Required
Work Environment
Ability to sit, review documents, and work extensively at a computer for extended periods.
Why Join Us?
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
Join the Sun Ridge Team If you're a detail-oriented, professional accountant possessing strong analytical and problem-solving skills, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join a company where people truly are our greatest strength.
Sunridge Management