Property Accountant

Priority Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Staffing is seeking a Property Accountant in Los Angeles to manage accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of retail properties. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to ensure financial accuracy and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 3–5 years of property accounting experience. Hands-on CAM reconciliations and solid understanding of general ledger accounting are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of property accounting experience in retail or commercial.
• Hands-on experience with CAM reconciliations.
• Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines accurately.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process and deliver financial statements.
• Review and maintain general ledger activity including AR, AP.
• Manage lender draw requests related to tenant improvements.

Skills

Property accounting

Financial reporting

General ledger accounting

Excel (pivot tables, lookups)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

We’re looking for a strong Property Accountant to take ownership of the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of retail assets (8–10 properties). This is a highly visible role working closely with property management, where you’ll play a key part in keeping financials accurate, timely, and running smoothly day-to-day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own the monthly close process and deliver clear, accurate financial statements
• Review and maintain general ledger activity, including AR, AP, and journal entries
• Prepare supporting schedules and ensure all reporting ties out and is fully reconciled
• Complete monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Handle CAM reconciliations annually and work through any tenant questions or discrepancies
• Review lease terms to confirm proper billing and make adjustments as needed
• Calculate CPI increases and percentage rent
• Partner with property managers on budgets and CAM estimates
• Manage lender draw requests related to tenant improvements, leasing commissions, and capital projects
• Act as the go-to accounting partner for your assigned properties, helping troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise

What They’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3–5 years of property accounting experience (retail or commercial preferred)
• Hands-on experience with CAM reconciliations
• Solid understanding of financial reporting and general ledger accounting
• Ability to juggle multiple properties and deadlines without sacrificing accuracy
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Experience with Yardi or MRI is a plus