Staff Accountant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in property management accounting, specifically residential or a similar specialized environment.
• Advanced skills in Yardi Voyager or property management software and Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review general ledger accounts, post adjusting entries and Gross Potential Rent, reconcile bank statements, and verify the accuracy of the trial balance during monthly close.
• Prepare financial statements, budget variance reports, rent rolls, and reports for owners, lenders, and investors.
• Analyze cash balances, project cash flow, transfer funds between operating and money market accounts, and prepare draw schedules, distributions, and replacement reserve draws.
• Ensure trust deed payments are made on time and coordinate lender inspections and follow-ups.
• Track, pay, and appeal property taxes; handle personal property tax filings and business license renewals; prepare tax projections, support 1099 work, and prepare year-end workpapers for the outside CPA, including depreciation and amortization.
• Build annual budgets for debt service, insurance, taxes, management fees, licenses, and corporate allocations.
• Guide property managers on invoice coding, budgets, and procedures; review security deposit refunds and collections; and work with IT and Accounting Operations on systems and account codes.
• Help develop and enforce accounting policies, including policies for third-party-managed properties.

Benefits

• Eligible employees and their families have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement savings.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Up to 80 hours of vacation and California paid sick leave accrued annually.
• Nine paid holidays each year.
• Vibrant and fun work environment and growth opportunities.