Specialist, G&A Budgeting & Reporting

Essex Property TrustLos Angeles, CA
$62,000 - $73,000Hybrid

About The Position

The G&A Budgeting & Reporting Specialist plays a key role in driving the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of corporate non-salary budgeting and reporting processes across the organization. This position sits at the intersection of systems, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration—serving as a critical enabler of data integrity, operational excellence, and informed decision-making. As part of the G&A Budgeting & Reporting Team, this role partners closely with Accounting and cross-functional stakeholders to administer core financial systems, enhance workflows, and support budgeting and forecasting cycles. The Specialist will lead initiatives that streamline processes, improve user experience, and strengthen internal controls, while also supporting onboarding, training, and knowledge management efforts.

Requirements

  • 3–5+ years of experience in financial systems administration, accounting operations, or corporate budgeting environments, with demonstrated involvement in budgeting, reporting, or process improvement initiatives.
  • Proven track record of driving process improvements, system enhancements, or workflow optimization.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).

Nice To Haves

  • Experience supporting or administering ERP or financial systems (e.g., Yardi, Oracle, SAP, Workday Financials) is a plus.
  • Experience working with workflow or ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow) and/or content management. platforms (e.g., SharePoint) a plus.
  • Real estate, REIT, or property management industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Accounting System Management: Manage and maintain user roles, security protocols, general ledger accounts, and account trees to support accurate corporate reporting and budgeting for the entire organization.
  • ServiceNow Ticketing System Maintenance & Management: Lead the maintenance and continuous improvement of 30+ accounting forms, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and system alignment.
  • Documentation and Process Management: Oversee the development, maintenance, and optimization of accounting process documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and accessibility.
  • Content Management: Oversee the management and optimization of Intranet content, ensuring all internal resources are accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible.
  • Resource Distribution:Create Accounting & Budgeting Resources, and Training Material. Manage maintenance, and distribution of essential resources for Associates, ensuring accessibility and efficiency & training when needed.
  • Onboarding & Training: Manage the initial stages of the onboarding process including email communication, technology set-up, and coordinating training for all Accounting new hires.
  • Special Projects: Assist with special projects as assigned, driving strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the department.

Benefits

  • All full-time regular associates are offered competitive salaries, experience career growth, and are eligible for benefit packages that include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401k employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs, and much more.
  • With our 12 paid holidays and 15 PTO days, work/life balance is a priority!
  • Additionally, most positions are eligible for a housing discount of 20%.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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