Staff Accountant

Title: Staff Accountant
Location: LATAM, Philippines (Remote)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm CST

About The Client

They provide next-generation self-storage facilities and apartment communities across the Midwestern United States. The company is committed to delivering clean, secure, and affordable solutions while continuously improving its operations through innovation and technology.

As the company continues to grow, they are building a proactive, data-driven Finance team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Job Summary

The client is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join its growing Finance team. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role will manage day-to-day accounting operations across more than 30 entities spanning both self-storage and apartment portfolios.

This position offers significant ownership and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving processes, embraces technology—including AI tools—and wants to help build a scalable, best-in-class finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue & Accounts Receivable

• Manage and reconcile revenue recorded in property management systems to ensure accurate monthly financial reporting.

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations across all entities.

• Ensure revenue is accurately recorded within the ERP system.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between property management systems, ERP records, and bank transactions.

Accounts Payable

• Review, code, and process vendor bills across multiple entities.

• Ensure AP transactions are accurately recorded within the ERP.

• Monitor and track autopay obligations for timely recording.

• Perform monthly credit card reconciliations for company-issued cards.

• Assist with annual 1099 preparation and maintain vendor W-9 documentation.

• Collect and maintain vendor Certificates of Insurance and Lien Waivers.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Execute assigned month-end close activities accurately and on schedule.

• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Assist in preparing financial reports for leadership and investors.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes through automation, AI tools, and system enhancements.

Tax & Compliance

• Assist with state business entity filings and annual reports.

• Support sales tax and excise tax reporting as required.

Qualifications/ Experience

• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably supporting multiple entities or within the real estate industry.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience using ERP or accounting systems is required.

• US accounting exposure would be the highest priority.

• Experience with DualEntry is an advantage.

• Familiarity with Ramp or similar spend management platforms is preferred.

• Experience with property management software such as Cubby, TenantCloud, or similar platforms is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Comfortable working across multiple software platforms simultaneously.

• Experience using AI tools or workflow automation technologies, or a strong interest in learning them.

What We're Looking For

• Highly proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Passion for improving processes and increasing operational efficiency.

• Adaptable, eager to learn new technologies, and open to expanding responsibilities.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.

Why Join Our Company?

• Fully remote opportunity.

• Be part of a growing organization with significant opportunities for professional growth.

• Work closely with leadership and make a meaningful impact on finance operations.

• Gain exposure to modern accounting technology, AI-driven workflows, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

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