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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 close activities. The ideal candidate has property management accounting experience 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.
Minimum of 2 years in affordable housing or property management accounting.
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.
Pre-employment drug testing is conducted.

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 Area

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Intermediate-level
3-5 years
2 years in affordable housing or property management accounting

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Salary/Compensations

Competitive Salary

Benefits

11 paid holidays (includes 1 floating holiday and the day after Thanksgiving!)
Excellent insurance options/benefits that are 75% employer paid!
100% up to 5% 401k match
Annual reviews with performance-based bonuses
EAP including Discount programs
PTO accruing upon start

About the Company

CRM Rental Management, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Staff Accountant ll.
CRM Rental Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity

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