Property Accountant

Satellite Management Co. • Santa Ana, CA

2d • $72,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Satellite Management Co. (SMC) is looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Property Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. In this role, you will manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of residential and commercial properties, ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. You will partner closely with onsite property staff, the Controller, and external CPA partners in a hybrid work environment — three days in our Santa Ana office, two days remote.

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional with real estate or property management experience who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and is eager to grow with a company that values continuous learning and process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP standards and accounting principles
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) and proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience in real estate, property management, or a related industry
• Yardi Voyager 7S and/or Yardi Elevate experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly bank reconciliations for all cash accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly
• Prepare ACH transfers, EFT external batches, and oversee weekly check runs affecting GL intercompany accounts
• Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals with supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement
• Reconcile operating and security deposit accounts, and key balance sheet reserves (property tax, insurance)
• Assist in monthly variance analysis (actual vs. budget) and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Post bi-monthly payroll entries with GL allocations; calculate and post monthly SMC management fees
• Manage Escheat / Unclaimed Property reporting and action aged deposits or disbursements (30+ days)
• Maintain commercial ledgers and monitor lease-related accounting activities for an industrial complex
• Serve as vendor relations contact — set up and maintain vendor accounts, partner with Operations on compliance
• Support new property acquisitions, lease-ups, annual budget preparation, and year-end CPA requests
• Participate in department-wide initiatives to streamline processes and expand professional development

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $72,000–$80,000 annually
• Flexible hybrid schedule — 3 days in Santa Ana office, 2 days remote
• Collaborative team culture with direct access to leadership
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities supported by the company
• Opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic real estate environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees