Accountant

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper/Accountant with 5+ years in property management and commercial real estate accounting. The role focuses on CAM reconciliation, AP/AR, tax payments, and financial reporting.

You will maintain financial records, collaborate with the accounting team, and ensure compliance with GAAP. Proficiency in FreshBooks and QuickBooks, plus advanced Excel skills, are required for this permanent, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of bookkeeping experience with a focus on property management and CRE accounting.
• Proven experience with CAM reconciliation, bookkeeping, and real estate accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting regulations; proficient in MS Office and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update accounting records and files.
• Analyze budgets and create expense reports.
• Handle tax payments and returns and ensure tax compliance.
• Meet with clients to discuss confidential accounting issues.
• Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger.
• Reconcile bank statements and accounts payable/receivable.
• Prepare financial reports for management review.
• Coordinate with the team on financial forecasting and closings.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Perform CAM reconciliations and other property-management tasks.

Skills

CAM reconciliation

Bookkeeping

Commercial real estate accounting

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

FreshBooks

QuickBooks

Job description

Bookkeeper needed for thriving Commercial Real Estate Firm

Salary: $35 - $45 per hour

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Accountant to join our dynamic Accounting and Finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property management, CAM reconciliation, bookkeeping, reconciliation, and commercial real estate accounting. This is a permanent, full-time position that requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments. This role involves working closely with our accounting team to create and analyze financial reports, ensuring legal requirements compliance, processing accounts payable and receivable, and managing invoices and tax payments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update accounting records and files
• Analyze budgets and create expense reports
• Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns
• Meet with clients to discuss confidential accounting issues
• Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (e.g. by assets, liabilities, and expenses)
• Reconcile bank statements
• Analyze transactions with internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct regular audits and recommend corrective financial action plans
• Prepare financial reports for management to review
• Coordinate with the accounting team to work on financial forecasting
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
• Manage obligations to suppliers, customers, and third-party vendors
• Process bank deposits
• Reconcile financial books including bank statements and quarterly tax filings
• Return documents to clients in a timely manner
• Enter financial transactions into the appropriate computer software
• Receive and record vouchers, cash and checks
• Produce reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, etc.
• Perform CAM reconciliations and other property management related tasks
• Address queries and complaints by clients

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in bookkeeping, with a focus on property management and commercial real estate accounting
• Proven experience with CAM reconciliation, bookkeeping, reconciliation, and commercial real estate accounting
• Strong knowledge of accounting laws and procedures
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and accounting software
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands‑on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree

A bit about us

We are a thriving commercial real estate firm

Why join us

Great stable organization

Strong team with excellent culture

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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