Staff Accountant

About Equilibrium

Equilibrium is a sustainability-driven firm managing diversified investment portfolios on behalf of institutional investors in controlled environment agriculture and carbon transition infrastructure. The firm is actively focused on value creation, portfolio optimization, and strategic exits.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the accounting and financial reporting functions of Equilibrium and its affiliated entities. This role performs a combination of general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting responsibilities. The position contributes directly to maintaining accurate accounting records, supporting quarterly and annual reporting processes, and ensuring the timely processing of cash receipts and disbursements.

Reporting directly to the SVP of Financial Operations, the Staff Accountant collaborates closely with corporate and fund accounting personnel, third-party administrators, investment professionals, and external service providers. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong internal controls and adherence to accounting policies and procedures. They are adaptable, collaborative, and solutions-oriented, with a willingness to support changing priorities as business needs evolve.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant will be an integral member of the Financial Operations team and responsibilities may include:

• Support quarterly and annual close processes for the corporate management company, including preparation of account reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet account analyses, variance analyses, and supporting schedules that contribute to accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare quarterly corporate financial reporting workpapers, including consolidation workbooks, elimination entries, supporting schedules, and disclosure support; assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements, footnotes, and other recurring internal and external reporting requirements.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for greenhouse property entities, including account reconciliations, depreciation and amortization schedules, fixed asset activity, construction-in-progress tracking, and other recurring property-level accounting activities.
• Manage accounts payable activities, including invoice entry and coding, approval coordination, vendor maintenance, and annual Form 1099 reporting. Process bi-monthly and ad hoc payment runs, including wires, ACH payments, intercompany transfers, and checks. Monitor outstanding obligations to ensure vendors and service providers are paid timely and accurately.
• Perform weekly and monthly cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate cash balances and resolution of outstanding items.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, tenants, service providers, and internal business partners; proactively follow up on invoices, approvals, and outstanding items to ensure obligations are processed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Administer accounts receivable processes, including invoice preparation, cash application, aging monitoring, collections follow-up, and maintenance of related supporting schedules and documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external service providers, fund administrators, auditors, property operators, and vendors to ensure timely completion of accounting, reporting, compliance, and cash management activities.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation, identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting efficiency, contribute to internal control initiatives, and assist with special projects and ad hoc analyses as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience required.
• Experience with accounts payable, account reconciliations, journal entries, and close processes preferred.
• Experience supporting financial reporting or consolidated reporting preferred.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and financial statement relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office software.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, or similar accounting systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet recurring deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with all employees and vendors.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.