Property Accountant

Ledgent; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to join the client's growing real estate accounting team in San Jose, CA. This role handles financial management of a portfolio of commercial properties, including CAM reconciliations, rent and expense pass-throughs, and monthly closings.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in property accounting, strong lease knowledge, and proficiency with Yardi, QuickBooks, or RealPage, plus advanced Excel and GAAP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3+ years of property accounting experience, preferably in commercial real estate.
• Strong knowledge of leases and real estate terminology.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Yardi, QuickBooks, or RealPage.
• Advanced Excel skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records for a portfolio of commercial properties.
• Prepare and analyze CAM reconciliations per tenant leases.
• Collaborate with property managers and leasing teams to reflect lease terms in accounting.
• Calculate and bill tenants for rent, CAM, and pass-throughs.
• Investigate and resolve tenant disputes related to reconciliations or billings.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports (income statements and balance sheets).
• Assist with annual budgets and property audits.
• Support month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Liaise with external auditors as needed.

Skills

Property accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Yardi

QuickBooks

RealPage

Excel

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Property Accountant to join our client's growing real estate accounting team. This role is responsible for the financial management of a portfolio of commercial properties. The ideal candidate has a solid background in property accounting and understands the intricacies of tenant leases, operating expenses, and reconciliation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage accounting records for a portfolio of commercial properties (retail, office, or industrial).

• Prepare and analyze CAM reconcliations in accordance with tenant leases.

• Collaborate with property managers and leasing teams to ensure lease terms are accurately reflected in the accounting system.

• Calculate and bill tenants for monthly recurring charges, including rent, CAM, and other pass-throughs.

• Investigate and resolve tenant disputes related to reconciliations or billings.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including income statements and balance sheets.

• Assist with annual budgets and property audits.

• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

• Liaise with external auditors as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in property accounting, preferably in commercial real estate.

• Strong understanding of lease agreements and real estate terminology.

• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Yardi, QuickBooks, RealPage, or similar).

• Advanced Excel skills and high attention to detail.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize workload.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionAccounting/Auditing

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