Staff Accountant at Cressy Commercial Real Estate LLC – Mishawaka, Indiana

About Cressy Commercial

Cressy Commercial Real Estate is a leading regional commercial brokerage, property management, and construction company that invests in the communities we live, work, and play in. We are a company rich in history, with a team of over 100 professionals. We provide services throughout Indiana, Southwestern Michigan, and beyond.

What makes our company different? WE CARE – about our team, our communities, and our clients.

About the role

Looking for a long-term career? We are looking for a self motivated, staff accountant who wants to be part of a company that rewards talent and outstanding effort. We offer a strong team-oriented culture and positive work environment.

We are seeking an individual with a background in accounting who is looking to work during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. This is not a remote position, but we provide flexibility on an as needed basis.

What you'll do

Responsibilities include but are not limited to maintaining financial records, preparing reports and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes. This role supports the accounting departments by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries, including accruals and adjustments
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts

• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare financial statements and internal reports
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Assist with audits by preparing schedules and documentation
• Analyze financial data and investigate variances
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records

Qualifications

This position requires the following skills and qualifications.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 1-3 years of accounting experience (public or private)
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred)
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Must be detail oriented, organized and self motivated
• Possess a high level of accuracy, efficiency and accountability
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen (both required)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

We reward talent. Our benefit package includes health, vision, dental, 401k, group life insurance and a variety of supplemental insurance options, in addition to vacation and holiday pay. We are also committed to rewarding our colleagues with competitive salaries, recognition programs and career-developing opportunities. We provide mentoring, feedback and give credit where credit is due.