Property Accountant

JM Eagle, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

JM Eagle, Inc. is seeking a Property Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for the company's headquarters building and manufacturing facilities across the U.S.

You will support real estate transactions and ensure accurate financial handling of leases, CAM adjustments, and property taxes. The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting with 2–3 years in property management accounting, strong Excel skills, and proficiency in Rent Manager or similar software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• 2–3 years accounting experience in property management or real estate.
• Previous experience with Rent Manager or similar real estate software is strongly preferred.
• Strong MS Office proficiency and Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain real estate accounting records for properties, HQ building, and facilities.
• Prepare tenant invoices and vendor payments; manage receivables and payables.
• Assist with real estate transactions including purchases, sales, leasing, and exchange.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Communication

Writing memos

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

2–3 years property/real estate accounting experience

Tools

Rent Manager

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: LOS ANGELES, CA 90045, Salary Range: $63,000.00 - $105,000.00 Salary/year, Summary:

Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of Property Accountant, who has passion for property management and real estate transactions. The Property Accountant will primarily function as the day-to-day accountant for the company’s headquarter office building and manufacturing facilities located across the U.S. Additionally, provide support for all real estate transactions including purchases, sales, leasing, and exchange.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain clear and accurate accounting records for all real estate properties, with emphasis on the headquarter office building
• Create tenant invoices and billing
• Process vendor payments (accounts payable) and collect cash receipts (accounts receivable)
• Assist with all real estate transactions including purchases, sales, leasing, and exchange.
• Oversee maintenance and repairs
• Calculate common area maintenance (CAM) adjustments
• Work collaboratively with real estate brokers to analyze and propose leasing deals and agreements with tenants and prospective tenants
• Prepare property tax filings for all properties, including manufacturing facilities.
• Coordinate and manage the process for property tax audits and appeals, including working with designated tax auditors and consultants
• Support all property insurance matters, including claims
• Perform fixed assets accounting
• Prepare financial models and analysis related to property management, insurance and finance
• Perform account reconciliation to ensure balances are correct.
• Responsible for month-end closing
• Function as the backup for Property and Insurance Manager
• Draft and present reports and proposals to senior staff and executive leadership
• Assist with other finance-related projects as directed
• Work collaboratively with other finance and accounting personnel.

Qualifications: Qualifications for Property Accountant

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting and 2 to 3 years accounting experience in property management or real estate.
• Previous experience in Rent Manager or other equivalent real estate software is strongly preferred.
• Highly level proficiency in Microsoft Office products and other analytical software tools.
• Strong critical thinking skills and understanding of basic accounting concepts (e.g. debits and credits)
• Strong competence in writing memos and emails clearly and on point
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to quickly learn industry-related regulations quickly and utilize information in written reports
• Comfortable preparing, delivering reports to management, both in writing and verbally

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.