Property Accounting Manager (Temp-to-hire)

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

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a hands-on Property Accounting Manager/Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting across multiple LLCs and related entities in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

The role partners closely with ownership to manage day-to-day accounting operations, property accounting, and administrative support. The ideal candidate will thrive in a small-to-mid-sized business and be comfortable wearing multiple hats while working 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.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• 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

General ledger

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Journal entries

Independent work

Excel

Attention to detail

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.