Staff Accountant 

Amherst Holdings is a leading real estate investment and advisory firm that has made a significant investment into the single family rental sector. The Amherst Single Family Equity Division has raised more than $6b of equity in various ownership vehicles that currently own and operate ~19,000 homes in 25+ different markets across the United States.

The Amherst Single Family Residential Division is seeking a self-motivated, driven, intellectual curious accounting or finance professional to join the Accounting and Finance team as Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant supports the accounting and finance teams in various areas focused around the daily processing of property related, banking and investor related tasks.

Essential Functions

• Daily posting of cash related entries. Initiate bank transfers and payments as needed
• Responsible for reconciliation and analysis of banking information
• Maintain account records with various financial institutions.
• Ensure that all lender cash covenants are adhered to.
• Maintain auction cashier check logs, funding bank balances, and reconciliations.
• Record journal entries.
• Reconcile and analyze expenditures and receipts.
• Take ownership of assigned balance sheet general ledger reconciliations. Use materiality thresholds to determine if any corrections should be posted prior to completing the month end close process
• Assist in the annual audit and tax compliance process by providing supporting documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Work Experience

• BS degree in Accounting preferred, but not required.
• 1 - 4 years accounting experience.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products.
• Proficiency with Yardi preferred.
• Experience in real estate, preferably rental property preferred.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency