AvalonBay Communities · 3 months ago
Sr Staff Accountant
LOC-10018-San Antonio Office
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
3+ years expAvalonBay Communities, Inc. is an equity REIT focused on developing and managing distinctive apartment homes in prime U.S. markets. The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and reporting financial results, while also mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with deadlines.
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Responsibilities
Train and coach new or seasoned associates
Review staff accountants’ work and variance explanations to ensure monthly reporting and operational deadlines are met by assisting RS Accounting Manager in coordinating departmental activities
Performs operational activities to support AvalonBay business functions, such as operating revenue and expense variance analysis, process journal entries, and reviewing staff level work
Manage the Fixed Asset system, capitalization policies, depreciation calculations and analytics
Manage Utilities including accruals, payments, exceptions, and relationships with vendors and Corporate
Review intercompany balances and approve billback wire
Oversee all Debt and third-party payments, accruals, lender reporting, analytics, and document compliance
Report to lending institutions and/or joint venture partners
Assist with internal and external audits
Provide asset acquisition and disposition support
Assess financial risk for prospective retail tenants
Review agreements and contracts to ensure compliance in reporting and payment obligations
Effectively create and utilize system reports from GL, AR, and vendor websites
Respond to financial inquiries and requests from AvalonBay business units
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required
At least 3 years of applicable experience in accounting required
Demonstrated ability to train, coach and mentor staff
Prior experience in reviewing and critiquing other associates' assignments
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Advanced Excel skills required with VB Macro experience a plus
Good time management and organizational skills
Ability to work under strict deadlines
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong analytical skills
Strong sense of teamwork and work ethic
Willingness to work flexible hours (overtime may be required)
Strong customer focus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
An employee stock purchase plan
A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes
Company
AvalonBay Communities
AvalonBay Communities is a real estate investment company
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.01BKey Investors
Private Advisor Group
2025-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2024-09-05Post Ipo Equity· $710.4M
2024-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Sean J. Breslin
Chief Operating Officer
Kurt Conway
Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Communications
Recent News
2026-01-09
2025-12-05
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