Staff Accountant - Property Management - Irvine, CA - onsite

WSH Management•Irvine, CA

65d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the organization's accounting operations by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and reports. This position is responsible for managing bank reconciliations, preparing and posting journal entries, processing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining financial records, and preparing monthly financial statement packets. The Staff Accountant also assists with annual audits, responds to owner and vendor inquiries, and supports updates to accounting policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
Experience preparing financial statements and performing bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
Skilled in reviewing A/R and A/P aging reports, rent rolls, and Gross Potential Rent (GPR) reports, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Proficient in processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, loan payments, and recurring journal entries.
Experience using Yardi or similar property management/accounting software.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (Word, Excel, including Pivot Tables, and Outlook), with strong computer and 10-key skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize workload effectively.
Ability to make sound decisions, meet deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and collaboratively with diverse individuals and teams.
Proficient in using email, fax, scanner, and cell phone, with the expectation that all electronic communications are responded to within 24 hours or less. If additional information is needed, a timely update must be provided.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
Demonstrates a sense of urgency, adaptability, and a results-oriented mindset while maintaining alignment with the company's brand and standards.
Ability to apply logical reasoning and common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving multiple variables.
Demonstrates analytical thinking skills, including the ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, draw valid conclusions, and take appropriate action.
Effectively conveys ideas, goals, and information to a diverse audience.

Nice To Haves

Preferably manage 10 or more tax-credit residential properties

Responsibilities

Manage the month-end close and reconciliation process for accrual-based financial statements.
Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for the President, Vice Presidents, Accounting Manager, and assigned properties.
Review daily cash balances and cash needs; approve cash disbursements as appropriate.
Review rent rolls for accuracy and follow up with Property Managers to correct discrepancies.
Monitor and track financial deadlines, including financial statement preparation, loan payments, taxes, and insurance.
Prepare additional financial reports as requested.
Supervise and coach the Junior Accountant, ensuring all assigned duties are completed accurately and on schedule.
Complete monthly bank reconciliations for assigned properties.
Review lender statements, post interest, and reconcile accrued interest quarterly.
Review and accrue unbilled utility expenses.
Review Gross Potential Rent (GPR) reports, post GPR journal entries, and correct any discrepancies as needed.
Review rent rolls for accuracy and follow up with Property Managers to resolve discrepancies.
Review Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Accounts Payable (A/P) aging reports and correct errors as necessary.
Prepare and post recurring and accrual journal entries.
Prepare, review, and distribute monthly financial packets and reports as required.
Record property accounting issues on the Accounting Scorecard.
Respond to ownership inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Monitor and assist with replacement reserve reimbursements for assigned properties.
Process checks for payables and ensure timely payment of all obligations.
Process monthly loan payments and maintain accurate loan records.
Handle vendor inquiries promptly and professionally.
Prepare weekly A/P aging and available cash reports as requested.
Deposit checks and record transactions accurately in Yardi.
Assist with the timely completion of annual audits.
Provide administrative support for operations, including updating policies and procedures, correspondence, filing, and other general duties.
Complete assigned projects and tasks as directed by the President, Vice Presidents, or Accounting Manager.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental and company objectives.