- Location: Los Angeles , CA
- Type: Direct Hire
- Job #27591
Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Los Angeles HQ. The successful Senior Accountant will be responsible for analyzing financial data, maintaining accounting standards, and supporting strategic decision-making across a portfolio of assigned assets. This position ensures accurate financial reporting and compliance while serving as a key liaison between the company and external partners. This opportunity offers flexible, hybrid work schedule, comprehensive benefits and the ability to join a mission-driven company.
Responsibilities:
- Review monthly property financial statements for accuracy and consistency.
- Reconcile intercompany accounts for the company and its partnerships on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Establish and maintain accounting processes and standards for 3rd party property management companies.
- Serve as the primary accounting contact for all 3rd party property management companies.
- Act as intermediary for property audits, coordinating between internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain permanent records including roll-forward schedules for actively managed properties.
- Prepare quarterly and year-end financial statement adjustments in compliance with GAAP.
- Reconcile related party transactions, including advances and other fees.
- Consolidate and report related party fee accruals to the company’s corporate accounting team.
- Review annual debt confirmations prepared by staff accountants.
- Support annual audit and tax preparation processes.
- Assist in training and mentoring Staff Accountants.
- Collaborate with Asset Management to implement new policies and improve processes.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.
For background check purposes, material duties of this position include the preparation, analysis, and review of financial statements, reconciliation of intercompany and related party transactions, direct communication and coordination with property management firms and auditors, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and providing financial insights to support organizational decision-making.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 3 years of prior experience in real estate accounting, including supervisory.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Yardi.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree in a related field.
- CPA certification.
- Prior public accounting, affordable housing or non-profit real estate industry experience.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and reconciliations.
- Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Salary Range: $89,000 – $100,000
*The above represents the lowest to highest expected salary range for this job opening. Our client ultimately may pay more or less than the posted salary range, and the salary range may be modified in the future. Our client will consider job-related factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs when determining pay.