Property Accounting Manager (Temp-to-hire)

Ledgent; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a hands-on Property Accounting Manager/Controller in California to oversee accounting and financial reporting across multiple LLCs and related entities. You will partner with ownership and manage day-to-day operations, property accounting, and administrative support in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

The role requires a background in small-to-mid-sized businesses, with the ability to wear multiple hats and work independently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong general ledger and financial reporting background.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Journal entry preparation and account reconciliation experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for multiple entities and LLCs.
• Oversee general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Process journal entries and support month-end and year-end close.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and maintain depreciation schedules.
• Support tenant accounting and property-related accounting activities.
• Assist with inventory accounting and payroll processing.
• Coordinate with external CPAs, advisors, and tax professionals.
• Support ownership with financial reporting and special projects.
• Maintain accurate records across multiple entities and trusts.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive financial information.

Skills

Advanced Excel

General ledger

Financial reporting

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on Property Accounting Manager/Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting activities across multiple LLCs and related entities. This role will partner closely with ownership and play a key role in managing day‑to‑day accounting operations, financial reporting, property accounting, and administrative support functions.

The ideal candidate will come from a small-to-mid-sized business environment and be comfortable wearing multiple hats while working independently in a lean, entrepreneurial organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting operations for multiple entities and LLCs
• Oversee general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Process journal entries and support month‑end and year‑end close
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and maintain depreciation schedules
• Support tenant accounting and property‑related accounting activities
• Assist with inventory accounting and payroll processing
• Coordinate with external CPAs, advisors, and tax professionals
• Support ownership with financial reporting and special projects
• Maintain accurate records across multiple entities and trusts
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive financial information

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong general ledger and financial reporting background
• Experience with month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Journal entry preparation and account reconciliation experience
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

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, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.