Property Accountant

• Location: South Bay, California
• $80000 base salary
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #1594
• Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

Title: Property Accountant

Industry: Real Estate

Location: South Bay

Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for a Property Accountant. In this role, you will take on new responsibilities such as preparing financial statements for diverse residential and commercial properties while collaborating with onsite staff to resolve accounting issues. Located in the South Bay, this position offers you the chance to grow your career in a dynamic environment, working with established property management software and contributing to significant financial projects.

Description:

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial records, including accounting statements, tax documents, and various financial reports.
• Execute the month-end closing process and perform account reconciliations.
• Generate journal entries for accrued and prepaid expenses.
• Produce accurate and timely financial statements for designated residential and commercial properties.
• Reconcile and maintain schedules for all balance sheet accounts.
• Review and finalize bank reconciliations, addressing any outstanding reconciling items.
• Examine and authorize invoices within the accounts payable process.
• Compile year-end tax workpapers and perform necessary reconciliations.
• Prepare annual Common Area Maintenance (CAM) and real estate tax billings for commercial properties.
• Support the preparation of the annual budget.
• Assist onsite property personnel with accounting inquiries and processes using property management software.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a property management setting.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with property management software, with a preference for Yardi Voyager.
• Proficient in Excel and Word, with moderate to advanced skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.