Property Accountant

Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to join a growing accounting team in San Francisco. This contract role is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting activities for a portfolio of properties, including month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and tenant-related accounting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of property accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounting process for an assigned portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts, tenant receivables, security deposits, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Analyze variances and provide explanations for property operating results.
• Review and record accounts payable transactions and ensure proper coding of property expenses.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating expense reconciliations (CAM reconciliations, where applicable).
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records.
• Support audits and provide requested documentation to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with property managers and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

** If you're interested in this position, please apply to this position and contact Anabel Lopez-Horta at anabel.lopez-horta - at - roberthalf - .com with your word resume and reference job ID#00410-9504422811**

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, with property accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Experience managing month-end close for multiple properties or business units.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with property management teams and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with property management/accounting software such as Yardi, MRI, RealPage, AppFolio, or Entrata.
• Knowledge of commercial real estate accounting, CAM reconciliations, and lease administration.
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-property accounting environments.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

** If you're interested in this position, please apply to this position and contact Anabel Lopez-Horta at anabel.lopez-horta - at - roberthalf - .com with your word resume and reference job ID#00410-9504422811**