Staff Accountant
Thompson Thrift
Description
Build financial accuracy and insight that supports Thompson Thrift’s growing real estate and multifamily portfolio.
As a Staff Accountant at Thompson Thrift, you’ll prepare, analyze, review, and process financial information while applying accounting principles and maintaining the Company’s standards for quality, accuracy, and business processes. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who is analytical, organized, and ready to contribute across financial reporting, reconciliations, fixed assets, tax reporting, and project accounting.
Why Thompson Thrift?
Thompson Thrift is an integrated, full-service real estate company engaged in the development, construction, leasing, and management of high-quality multifamily communities nationwide. We’re committed to building exceptional places and developing the people who make them possible.
At Thompson Thrift, you’ll find:
Values-Driven Culture: Excellence, Service, and Leadership guide everything we do
Career Growth: Training, mentorship, and long-term development opportunities
Work-Life Support: Competitive benefits, flexibility, and wellness programs
Real Impact: Hands-on involvement in industry-leading multifamily projects
Your Role as a Staff Accountant
As a Staff Accountant, you’ll support accurate and timely financial reporting while helping maintain the integrity of Thompson Thrift’s accounting processes. Your responsibilities may span financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, budgeting, fixed asset accounting, tax reporting, project closings, and other general ledger activities.
You’ll work both independently and collaboratively, using strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify accounting issues, manage deadlines, and provide reliable financial information that supports the business.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly financial statements
Assist with budgeting and financial reporting activities
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and perform fluctuation analysis of income and expense accounts
Code miscellaneous cash receipts and prepare internal billings
Enter and report asset acquisitions
Update recurring general ledger entries for depreciation, write-offs, accrual changes, and other accounting adjustments
Identify and resolve potential accounting and financial reporting issues
Maintain fixed asset accounting software and calculate appropriate depreciation and amortization
Review general ledger invoice coding and support weekly check processing
Prepare personal property tax returns, review tax assessments, and help ensure personal property taxes are paid
Assist with year-end lender reporting and monthly bank reports
Record project closings and line of credit billing
Review and approve credit card and expense reports in Concur
Prepare sales tax returns
Assist with subcontractor prequalification activities
Support data entry, financial analysis, and reporting using Procore, Power BI, and Excel
Our Ideal Candidate for this Role
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience
Experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or real estate accounting preferred
Skills & Attributes
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
High level of integrity and commitment to financial accuracy
Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage deadlines and competing priorities
Analytical mindset with demonstrated problem-solving skills
Self-starter who is motivated to perform at a high level
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment
CPA designation preferred