Entry Level Staff Accountant

Douglas Emmett, Inc.; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Emmett, Inc. located in Santa Monica seeks an entry-level accounting professional to manage tenant accounts across a diverse property portfolio. You will input ledger adjustments, generate rent-related reports, and prepare journal entries for month-end closings.

The role requires 0–3 years of accounting experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and familiarity with Windows programs; MRI or Yardi experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 0-3 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; familiarity with Windows-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tenant accounts for a portfolio of properties.
• Review and input tenant ledger adjustments.
• Run and review monthly rent up and ancillary reports.
• Print and send tenant statements to property.
• Run monthly late fee report process.
• Process various forms for lease changes.
• Prepare and enter journal entries.
• Reconcile assigned bank accounts.
• Research open credits and tenant ledger variances with property personnel.
• Perform month end A/R - GL, Security deposit - GL reconciliations.
• Perform special projects.

Skills

Computer literacy

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Job description

Job Description

SCOPE AND PURPOSE:

• Provide accurate tenant account information.

GENERAL OPERATIONS:

• Maintain tenant accounts for a portfolio of commercial/residential properties.
• Review and input tenant ledger adjustments.
• Run and review the monthly rent up and ancillary reports.
• Print and send tenant statements to property.
• Run monthly late fee report process.
• Process various forms for lease changes.
• Prepare and enter journal entries.
• Reconcile assigned bank accounts.
• Work with property personnel to research open credits and tenant ledger variances.
• Perform month end A/R - GL, Security deposit - GL reconciliations.
• Perform special projects.

TECHNICAL PREREQUISITES:

• Applicant has to be computer literate and comfortable using Excel, Word, and other Windows based programs. Being familiar with property management software (i.e. MRI, Yardi etc.) will be a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 0-3 years of experience.

Company Description

Douglas Emmett operates approximately 18 million square feet of Class A office space and over 5,000 luxury apartment units in nine highly desirable submarkets in Los Angeles County, six of which are located in Los Angeles' Westside - Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, the Olympic Corridor, and Westwood - and three submarkets in the San Fernando Valley - Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills, and Burbank. The Company's Honolulu office portfolio is located in the downtown central business district with multifamily properties in nearby suburban communities.

The Company utilizes the same focused business strategy that was implemented by its founding principals - managing, developing, redeveloping, and acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate in high barrier-to-entry submarkets that exhibit strong economic characteristics such as population and job growth, as well as inherent supply constraints, such as limited developable land due to natural and political barriers. The Company strives to capitalize on the experience of its seasoned management team to create continued value.

Company Description

Douglas Emmett operates approximately 18 million square feet of Class A office space and over 5,000 luxury apartment units in nine highly desirable submarkets in Los Angeles County, six of which are located in Los Angeles' Westside - Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, the Olympic Corridor, and Westwood - and three submarkets in the San Fernando Valley - Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills, and Burbank. The Company's Honolulu office portfolio is located in the downtown central business district with multifamily properties in nearby suburban communities.The Company utilizes the same focused business strategy that was implemented by its founding principals - managing, developing, redeveloping, and acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate in high barrier-to-entry submarkets that exhibit strong economic characteristics such as population and job growth, as well as inherent supply constraints, such as limited developable land due to natural and political barriers. The Company strives to capitalize on the experience of its seasoned management team to create continued value.

The Company utilizes the same focused business strategy that was implemented by its founding principals - managing, developing, redeveloping, and acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate in high barrier-to-entry submarkets that exhibit strong economic characteristics such as population and job growth, as well as inherent supply constraints, such as limited developable land due to natural and political barriers. The Company strives to capitalize on the experience of its seasoned management team to create continued value.