Description

The Accounting Analyst role applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information, reconcile statements, and prepare journal entries. The analyst also assists in budget development and generates standard accounting and financial reports for management.

Key duties include compiling and analyzing data for entry into financial statements, reviewing budgets, revenue, expenses, payroll entries and invoices, and resolving discrepancies. The position performs bank reconciliations, wire transfers, mortgage payments and distributions, and maintains accounting control procedures by monitoring revenue and expenditure trends. It also supports property acquisition, disposition and closing financial analyses, and coordinates with internal and external auditors.

• Compile and analyze financial data for journal entry preparation and general ledger posting.
• Review budgets, revenue, expenses, payroll entries, and invoices; resolve discrepancies.
• Perform bank reconciliations, wire transfers, mortgage payments, and distributions.
• Maintain accounting controls by monitoring revenue/expenditure trends and recommending budget levels.
• Support financial analysis for property acquisitions, dispositions, and closings.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing documentation and explanations.
• Coordinate with property managers for pre‑close and close activities and reporting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field and have at least three years of relevant accounting experience applying GAAP. Required skills include strong analytical ability, proficiency with financial and property‑management systems such as Yardi or OneSite, and advanced Microsoft Office competencies. Applicants should be proactive, self‑directed, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• Minimum three years of accounting experience applying GAAP.
• Proficiency with Yardi, OneSite, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, database).
• Strong analytical and time‑management skills to handle multiple projects.

Benefits

The role can be performed in an office or remote environment, with occasional travel for meetings or training. No special physical demands are required, although long periods of sitting may occur. Compensation includes a base salary with eligibility for quarterly or annual bonus programs, depending on the job classification.

Greystar offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage, generous paid time off, a 6‑week sabbatical after ten years of service, 401(k) matching up to 6 %, paid parental leave, fertility reimbursement, and various ancillary plans such as pet and legal insurance. On‑site team members may also receive housing discounts at Greystar‑managed communities.

• Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 15 days vacation plus personal/sick days, paid holidays, housing discounts, 6‑week sabbatical after 10 years, 401(k) match up to 6 %, parental leave, fertility reimbursement, employee assistance, pet and legal plans.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance