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STAFF ACCOUNTANT/PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
We are looking for an experienced Property Accountant to join a large well established real estate investment company in downtown San Francisco. In this role, you will manage financial operations for multiple properties, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across various accounting processes. This position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with property managers and other stakeholders while contributing to the organization's financial success.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyze financial statements and accounting reports, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
- Record journal entries in the general ledger, verifying calculations and reconciling discrepancies.
- Conduct bank reconciliations, process wire transfers, and monitor mortgage payments and distributions.
- Review budgets, expenses, payroll, and invoices, resolving inconsistencies and maintaining financial control.
- Evaluate financial trends and recommend budget adjustments to optimize resource allocation.
- Support property transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, by assessing financial resources and aligning them with organizational goals.
- Collaborate with auditors, providing documentation and explanations to facilitate internal and external audits.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, internal policies, and industry best practices.
- Partner with property managers to assist with financial close activities and address inquiries.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.
- BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
- 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within property management or real estate. Multi-family experience a plus.
- Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems and Microsoft Excel. RealPage experience a plus.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger management, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting.