Property Accountant

JM Eagle•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$63,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Property Accountant serves as the day-to-day accountant for the company’s headquarters office building and manufacturing facilities across the United States. The role also supports real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, leasing, and exchanges. Responsibilities include property accounting, tenant billing, accounts payable and receivable, maintenance and repairs oversight, CAM adjustments, property tax filings and audits, property insurance matters, fixed asset accounting, financial analysis, reconciliations, and month-end close. The Property Accountant may also back up the Property and Insurance Manager, present reports and proposals to senior staff and executive leadership, and assist with other finance-related projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Two to three years of accounting experience in property management or real estate.
Strong critical-thinking skills and understanding of basic accounting concepts, such as debits and credits.
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write clear, concise memos and emails.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office products.
Ability to quickly learn industry-related regulations and use information in written reports.
Comfort preparing and delivering reports to management, both in writing and verbally.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Rent Manager or equivalent real estate software is strongly preferred.
Proficiency with other analytical software tools.

Responsibilities

Maintain clear and accurate accounting records for real estate properties, with emphasis on the headquarters office building.
Create tenant invoices and billing.
Process vendor payments (accounts payable) and collect cash receipts (accounts receivable).
Assist with real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, leasing, and exchanges.
Oversee maintenance and repairs.
Calculate common area maintenance (CAM) adjustments.
Work with real estate brokers to analyze and propose leasing deals and agreements with tenants and prospective tenants.
Prepare property tax filings for all properties, including manufacturing facilities.
Coordinate and manage property tax audits and appeals, working with designated tax auditors and consultants.
Support property insurance matters, including claims.
Perform fixed assets accounting.
Prepare financial models and analyses related to property management, insurance, and finance.
Perform account reconciliations to ensure balances are correct.
Handle month-end closing.
Serve as backup for the Property and Insurance Manager.
Draft and present reports and proposals to senior staff and executive leadership.
Assist with other finance-related projects as directed.
Collaborate with other finance and accounting personnel.