Private Equity Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will be a mid-level or higher accounting professional reporting to the Controller, with regular interaction with senior partners. This role focuses on ownership-level and investor accounting and does not involve direct property-level accounting (which is performed by third-party property management companies). This is a fully remote position with annual in-person team events.

The Staff Accountant will support the Controller by maintaining accurate accounting records for ownership entities and investor activity across the company’s real estate investment portfolio in residential rental properties.

The position requires a highly detail‑oriented, organized, and methodical accounting professional capable of managing recurring accounting tasks and meeting monthly reporting deadlines. The role works primarily in QuickBooks Online and AppFolio to record transactions, reconcile investor capital activity, and ensure the timely delivery of accurate financial records for monthly reporting.

OWNERSHIP-LEVEL ACCOUNTING (QUICKBOOKS ONLINE)

• Maintain the general ledger for ownership entities within QuickBooks Online.
• Record journal entries, expense coding, intercompany entries, and adjustments.
• Process low-volume accounts payable transactions, and coordinate invoice delivery to third-party property management when required.
• Prepare and process payments (ACH, wire, or check) as approved.
• Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts.
• Perform monthly bank and other account reconciliations.
• Maintain organized accounting documentation and supporting records.

INVESTOR ACCOUNTING (APPFOLIO)

• Maintain records of investor capital contributions and distributions in AppFolio.
• Participate in the calculation and processing of investor distributions, preferred returns, return of capital and promotes, including waterfall-based distribution structures.
• Maintain accurate investor capital activity records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with preparation of investor reporting schedules & information when required.

CONTRIBUTION & DISTRIBUTION RECONCILIATION

• Reconcile investor capital contributions and distributions between AppFolio and QuickBooks Online.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between accounting systems.
• Maintain reconciliation schedules for Controller review.

COLLABORATION WITH THIRD-PARTY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING TEAMS

• Maintain regular communication with third‑party property management accounting teams responsible for property‑level books.
• Provide selected invoices and documentation to property management teams on a timely basis.
• Review financial information received from property managers when necessary to ensure consistency with ownership‑level records.
• Attend operational meetings periodically to develop an understanding of property operations and financial activity.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

• Coordinate with construction and project management team regarding the accounting (specifically the billing) of construction management services.

INTERNAL CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

• Collaborate with business development teams, financial analysis teams, and investment teams regarding accounting information, analysis, and reporting.
• Facilitate historical review and ensure ongoing accuracy of accounting records; research and correct discrepancies as requested.

MONTH-END CLOSE SUPPORT

• Complete assigned accounting tasks within the established monthly close timeline.
• Ensure reconciliations and supporting schedules are completed accurately.
• Deliver clean, organized financial records and documentation to the Controller.
• Investigate and resolve unusual transactions or discrepancies.

EXTERNAL AUDIT SUPPORT

• Assist the Controller with external audit requests by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Maintain organized records to support efficient audit review.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

• Manage document filings for single-purpose entities (LLCs), including entity formations, DBAs, certificates of good standing, annual recurring filings & franchise tax payments, etc.
• Track annual insurance renewals (business & property policies).

SOFTWARE UTILIZATION

• QuickBooks Online: general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, journal entries, intercompany accounting, and bank and investment transactions and reconciliations
• AppFolio: investor capital contributions and distributions
• Microsoft Excel: reconciliations, analysis, and customized reporting

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred or 8+ years of progressively responsible full-cycle accounting experience in lieu of degree
• 4+ years of hands-on accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Strong experience with QuickBooks Online required
• AppFolio experience preferred
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
• Experience working within monthly close processes and accounting deadlines
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with a high level of ownership mindset
• Highly organized and methodical work style
• Strong reconciliation and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines and monthly close timelines in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong documentation and record‑keeping practices
• Professional communication skills when coordinating with internal and external teams
• Ability to collaborate effectively with third-party property management accounting teams and other stakeholders

OUR COMPANY

Guardsman Capital Partners is an independent private equity firm headquartered in Park City, UT, focused on multifamily real estate throughout the U.S. We invest in communities by identifying opportunities for market repositioning, renovation and operational value-add, with a long-term mindset toward quality housing and responsible growth. We currently manage $250MM AUM, representing 1,900 units acquired since founding, and we are actively pursuing new acquisitions in 2026. As a lean, fast-growing firm, we believe strong results come from strong relationships. We value collaboration, transparency and hands-on ownership across all business functions, both within our tightknit internal team and with the property managers, vendors and investment partners we work alongside.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

We are committed to building an environment where our team feels trusted, supported and empowered to do their best work. We invest in your growth by offering meaningful responsibility, direct access to leadership and opportunities to grow alongside the firm. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible PTO, healthcare premium reimbursements, discretionary individual- and team-based performance bonuses and a collaborative, respectful work environment that values flexibility, balance, accountability and partnership.

Guardsman Capital is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Unlimited paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• QuickBooks Online: 4 years (Required)
• hands-on accounting or bookkeeping: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote