Staff Accountant I

Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.   Staff Accountant I   The Staff Accountant I is responsible for general accounting functions related to the monthly accounting cycle, which may include various expense accounts, revenue and accounts receivable, fixed assets, liabilities and accruals or other general accounting topics.   Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly journal entries, analysis, and account reconciliations to ensure accurate closure of the monthly fiscal period.
• Preparation of monthly reconciliations for all assigned balance sheet accounts, including supporting documentation for all balances.
• Ensuring compliance by consistently achieving processing and reporting deadlines.
• Safeguarding privileged and/or proprietary information to maintain confidentiality.
• Assisting business unit management with financial information requests as needed.
• Providing support for annual internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and cross-checking financial statements and footnotes.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Prior experience in accounting or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager is preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting software or sub-ledger is preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required.
• Understanding of ledger accounts is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, planning, and analysis skills are required.
• Strong relationship management, organizing, and customer service skills are required.
• Candidates are expected to meet multiple deadlines, maintain confidentiality, implement process improvement changes, and pay close attention to details.
• Candidates are expected to adapt and flex to a changing environment.

Build your career with us: At AMH, we know what it takes to feel at home. That’s not just our product; it’s also our culture. We work to maintain a people-first culture of trust, belonging, and inclusion, where our employees are empowered to collaborate and take initiative. If you’re ready to elevate your career, we hope you'll consider making your home with us. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out soon! To learn more about our workplace, please visit amh.com/careers.   CA Privacy Notice: To learn more about what information we collect when you apply for a job, and how we use that information, please see our CA Job Applicant Privacy Notice found at http://employeeprivacy.amh.com/