Property Accountant

Jobot; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation including bonuses

Employer paid benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate company in San Diego is hiring a Property Accountant. This position offers a competitive salary between $75,000 and $90,000 annually along with benefits and bonus opportunities. Responsibilities include overseeing financial management tasks, leading audits, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring tenant billing accuracy. The ideal candidate has a strong background in CAM reconciliation and relevant experience in property management accounting. Join us for a flexible work environment and considerable growth potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in commercial or retail property management accounting.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a finance setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and general ledger reconciliations.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial variance analysis.
• Validate lease setups and maintain tenant billing accuracy.
• Lead CAM audits and periodic due diligence reviews.
• Mentor junior accountants or finance assistants.
• Generate accurate financial reports for stakeholders.

Skills

CAM reconciliation expertise

Proficient in Yardi or MRI

Advanced Excel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or equivalent credential

Job description

Join a leading commercial real estate company with 20+ years of history. We are hiring a Property Accountant. This role offers career growth, flexibility and a great work environment.

Salary

$75,000 - $90,000 per year.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation includes bonus and commission opportunities.
• Employer paid benefits for the employee.
• Lots of growth opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Management

• Lead month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, CAM reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial variance analysis, and forensic accounting project management.
• Validate lease setups, interpret lease agreements, and maintain tenant billing accuracy (NNN/Base Year CAMs).

Audit & Compliance

• Lead CAM audits and periodic due diligence reviews.
• Provide support during internal and external audits.
• Enforce and streamline accounting policies and controls.

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and supervise junior accountants or finance assistants.

System Administration & Reporting

• Lead user for Yardi, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat in accounting functions.
• Generate consistent, accurate financial reports for stakeholders.
• Guide new property setups in accounting systems, ensuring data integrity and structure.

Client & Stakeholder Relations

• Provide responsive, professional communication to internal and external partners.
• Ensure clarity and accuracy in financial explanations to clients and management.
• Collaborate across teams (property management, advisory, finance).

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in commercial or retail property management accounting, with in-depth CAM reconciliation expertise.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a finance setting; not required but preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Yardi or MRI property accounting software.
• Advanced Excel ability and strong aptitude with accounting/reporting tools.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• CPA or equivalent credential is a plus, not required.

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