Staff Accountant II

About Us 

"Inspired by Spaces, Empowered by People." At Enclave, we don't just build structures; we cultivate environments where our partners, team members, and communities flourish. Our very name reflects our essence - creating distinct spaces that inspires growth and success. As a unified real estate investment firm, Enclave brings together exceptional development, construction, and property management expertise to specialize in multifamily, industrial, and commercial developments across the Midwest and Mountain West. 

Our Growth Story: Since our founding in 2011, we've expanded to over 250 team members, completing more than 150 projects and managing assets exceeding $1.75 billion. Our rapid growth is a testament to the innovative and collaborative spirit that drives everything we do. For six consecutive years, Enclave has been recognized as one of the 50 Best Places to Work. This accolade reflects our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and inspired to excel. 

About the Role 

Staff Accountant II

As a Staff Accountant II, you will take ownership of more complex accounting functions and play a key role in supporting accurate financial reporting, process improvement, and compliance across the organization. You’ll independently manage reconciliations, month-end close activities, and provide analysis that supports financial decisions. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive accounting professional ready to deepen their impact and take the next step in their accounting career.

 

Position Logistics

• Primary Work Location: West Fargo, ND Headquarters
• Work Environment: On-Site
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8 am - 5 pm 
• Work Type: Full Time (40 hours/week) 

 

Position Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Lead key components of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.

• Prepare and review financial statements—including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements—with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Perform detailed variance analysis to identify and explain fluctuations in revenue, expenses, and other key financial metrics.

• Maintain and reconcile complex general ledger accounts across multiple business entities.

Fixed Assets & Capital Accounting

• Manage fixed asset accounting functions, including asset additions, disposals, depreciation schedules, and related audits.

• Ensure compliance with internal capitalization policies and monitor the lifecycle of fixed assets and improvements.

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure accurate and timely accounting of capital expenditures.

Accounts Payable & Financial Operations

• Oversee accurate classification and coding of expenses; work with internal teams to investigate and resolve discrepancies.

• Provide support to accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in transactional processing.

• Partner with procurement and operations teams to align financial records with business activities and project budgets.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and GAAP standards.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and work with stakeholders to design and implement solutions.

• Support external audit and tax processes through preparation of schedules, reports, and documentation.

• Maintain financial data integrity across accounting systems and platforms.

Special Projects & Cross-Functional Support

• Provide financial insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.

• Assist with system upgrades, ERP enhancements, automation of financial reporting, and cross-departmental initiatives.

• Serve as a resource and mentor for junior accounting staff, offering guidance on processes and technical accounting issues.

General Responsibilities

• Perform additional