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About the Role

The Staff Accountant II performs intermediate-level accounting functions for affordable housing portfolios, including LIHTC, HUD, RD, and other subsidized housing programs. This role supports accurate financial reporting, ensures regulatory compliance, and assists with month-end and year-end close activities. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has experience in property management accounting and a solid understanding of affordable housing compliance.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and recurring entries, for affordable housing properties.
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes for multiple properties and legal entities.
Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank accounts, reserves, security deposits, restricted cash, and other balance sheet accounts.
Prepare and review monthly property financial statements and perform variance analyses.
Support LIHTC, HUD, RD, and other regulatory reporting and compliance requirements.
Assist with annual audits, cost certifications, and compliance reviews.
Track, reconcile, and monitor replacement reserves and restricted cash accounts.
Collaborate with property management teams on financial and operational matters.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and affordable housing program requirements.
Identify and recommend improvements to accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.
Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3-5 years of accounting experience.
Working knowledge of LIHTC and/or HUD programs.
Strong understanding of GAAP and property-level accounting.
Experience with property management accounting software (e.g., RealPage, Yardi, MRI, or similar systems).
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and account reconciliations.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines across a diverse property portfolio.
Experience with cost certifications and compliance audits.
CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
Experience with partnership accounting and fund accounting.
Familiarity with state housing agency reporting requirements.
Must be able to pass a 5-year background check.
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing.

Skills

Accounting
Finance
LIHTC
HUD
RD
GAAP
Property Management Accounting Software
Microsoft Excel
Pivot Tables
Formulas
Account Reconciliations
Organizational Skills
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Cost Certifications
Compliance Audits
Partnership Accounting
Fund Accounting
State Housing Agency Reporting

Location

Rome, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary

Benefits

11 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday & the day after Thanksgiving)
Excellent health insurance with employer contribution.
401(k) with match up to 5%
Annual performance reviews with bonus potential
PTO accruing from your first day

About the Company

CRM Rental Management, Inc. is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant ll for our Corporate Office in Rome, NY.
As our company continues to grow, we're looking for motivated professionals to help us build strong, welcoming communities.
Learn more about us at: www.crmrentalmgmt.com

Equal Opportunity

CRM Rental Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.