Staff Accountant

Cincinnati, OH
Full Time
Mid Level
Company Description

CIG Communities is a full-service, family-owned real estate company founded in 1984. We specialize in acquiring, developing, and managing residential and commercial properties to create value and cash flow for our stakeholders, customers, and partners. You will find our communities across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast. We own or manage more than 1,200 multifamily homes and approximately 40,000 square feet of neighborhood shopping centers. The Staff Accountant is an instrumental role in the Finance team!

Mission/Vision/Values

We bring out the best in people and properties by developing and managing exceptional communities that provide sustainable value for our stakeholders.
Our Vision is to create, build, and manage best-in-class developments that enhance the community through long-lasting relationships with our partners, clients, and employees providing shared success and an inclusive environment.
Our values are:
1. Act with Integrity
2. Commitment to Community
3. Empowering Excellence
4. Passion for the Customer
5. Promote Inclusivity

What we offer
  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Healthcare, Dental, Vision Benefits
  • FSA
  • Disability & Life Insurance
  • 401K with generous company match
  • Generous PTO
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Apartment Discounts
About being a Staff Accountant at CIG

Objectives of this role

  • Execute general ledger account reconciliations, accurate reporting, and data verification, enabling senior staff to analyze options and make financial decisions aligned with company objectives
  • Monitor policies and procedures for assigned departments, and identify and suggest improvements for accounting reports and procedures
  • Payroll management and review of wages, deductions, commissions, bonuses, and taxes

Responsibilities at CIG

  • Monthly, Quarterly, Annual Close - assist Controller as needed
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliation – prepare monthly including bank accounts, prepaids, intercompany
  • Payroll - prepare bi-monthly payroll, calculate commissions, monitor policies
  • Benefits – reconcile statement, deduction tracking
  • Fixed Assets - maintain register, review purchases for policy compliance, calculate monthly depreciation
  • Credit Card – manage use, review charges, collect receipts, code statements, invoice intercompany charges
  • Revenue - post monthly rent and recurring charges
  • Calculate management fees
  • As needed - record journal entries, third-party billing, Sales & Use tax payments, Accounts Payable backup

Skills and Competencies
  • Competence with financial software and technology
  • Understanding of financial and accounting standards and regulations
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize effectively
  • Willingness to learn payroll
  • GAAP accounting knowledge required
  • Development or Property Management experience preferred

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • Two or more years of professional accounting experience
Work Environment
  • This position is 40 hours per week, with some overtime during year-end
  • This position is ONSITE, located in Cincinnati, Ohio
  • This position will report to the Finance Manager
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