Staff Accountant

About This Role

The Staff Accountant supports the daily accounting operations for the company's real estate portfolio. This role involves general ledger accounting, financial reporting, property-level accounting, and month-end close processes, and is ideal for a candidate with a strong understanding of accounting principles and experience in real estate or property management.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day accounting operations for the Company’s real estate portfolio
• Perform general ledger and property-level accounting activities for assigned properties
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Track and reconcile tenant security deposits and reserve accounts
• Assist with CAM reconciliations and tenant recoveries, as applicable
• Support annual audits and provide requested schedules, documentation, and supporting information
• Conduct cyclical audits and perform periodic reviews of accounting records to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Support tax preparation and lender reporting requirements
• Assist Controller with certain budget and forecast-related tasks (e.g., debt service)
• Perform other accounting, special projects, and administrative duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Relevant accounting experience, preferably within the commercial real estate, property management, or real estate investment industry
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and fundamental accounting practices
• Strong knowledge of PC-based systems including Windows
• Proficiency in Word and Microsoft Excel including formulas and spreadsheets
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with property management teams, colleagues, external accounting professionals, and other business partners

Nice to have:

• YARDI or other related accounting software experience

About the Company

Our Company is a fourth-generation, privately-held real estate investment company based in San Mateo, California. It owns multi-family, light industrial, commercial, and office properties, with management overseen by its Asset Management Division. The Company operates in nine distinct geographic regions: eight within the United States (California, Washington State, Arizona, Tennessee, Florida) and one in Europe (Switzerland’s Greater Zurich Area).