Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Biltmore Farms, LLC - 4.1 Asheville, NC Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Accounting and finance experience Data-driven problem-solving Full Job Description Job Summary The Staff Accountant at Biltmore Farms will support the Accounting and Finance team by assisting in the preparation of financial statements, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with established procedures. Duties include confirming compliance with GAAP standards, recording daily bank activity, learning Commercial and Residential accounting, and balancing the ledger for regular reports. This position is designed for an entry-level professional seeking to develop their skills in accounting within a dynamic corporate environment. Why join Biltmore Farms Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits, medical, dental, vision 401K retirement plan with employer matching program Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay Parental leave with up to 6 weeks available for birth, adoption, and fostering Thriving work environment Annual bonus opportunities Life insurance, Long-term disability, employee assistance program Employee wellness program and discounted YMCA membership Employee engagement activities and volunteerism Learning and development opportunities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collaborate with property managers and facilities management to ensure accurate property financial statements and reporting. Assist senior-level accountants in preparing and analyzing financial reports. Analyze and interpret financial data to provide management with information for decision-making. Prepare ad hoc reporting for management. Record daily financial transactions, including receipts and disbursements, in accordance with departmental deadlines. Create, enter, and review general ledger entries across various business segments, departments, and entities. Update and maintain prepaid activity. Analyze fixed asset data to prepare and submit annual personal property tax forms. Review and analyze annual property tax assessments. Process NC Escheats compliance procedures. Execute month-end and year-end closing processes, including account reconciliation, journal entries, and financial statement preparation within specified deadlines. Generate utility billing for tenants. Review financial statements for accuracy and GAAP compliance. Gather and submit financial statements and documentation for our tax accountants. Perform account reconciliations. Assist with budgeting and forecasting initiatives. Inspect account records to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Organize and update financial records. Prepare documentation for external auditors. Uphold financial security by adhering to internal controls. Contribute to developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures. Utilize accounting software and other tools to enhance operational efficiency. Use Microsoft Copilot and other approved AI tools to streamline routine tasks such as reconciliation preparation, variance explanations, and documentation reviewing and validating all AI-generated output before it is relied upon. Use Power Query and Excel data tools to consolidate and transform financial data across multiple entities and business segments, improving the speed and accuracy of month-end reporting. Support data integrity within Yardi by maintaining clean, well-structured records that feed downstream Power BI dashboards and management reporting. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial information and support decision-making processes. Perform check printing duties. Assist with vendor setup and verify the validity of vendors. Report on tenant sales, maintain the related spreadsheets and data entry into Yardi. Gather data and submit Sales and Use taxes to NCDOR. This job description is a general description of the essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all the duties the position may perform. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education/experience equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; AND Three (3) years of accounting or finance experience. Preferred Qualifications CPA or CPA candidate a plus Prior experience in

Commercial Accounting Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

General knowledge of accounts payable, intercompany, joint venture, and investment in subsidiary procedures. Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills, and time management. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Experience working with Yardi accounting software preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Power BI experience a plus. Familiarity with Microsoft Co-pilot or comparable AI-assisted tools, and a demonstrated willingness to adopt emerging technologies to improve accounting workflows. Comfort working with large, multi-source financial datasets while maintaining accuracy and data hygiene. Understanding of financial reporting and analysis. Ability to adapt to changes and learn new processes quickly. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, consistently meeting strict month-end and year-end close schedules across multiple entities. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities. Equal Opportunity Employer Biltmore Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and Spanish/English bilingual persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

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