REIT Accounting Resource

Ensign Services; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Onsite gym

Job summary

Ensign Services, Inc. in San Juan Capistrano, CA is seeking a motivated REIT Accounting Resource to join our Real Estate Investment Trust accounting team.

This early-career role offers exposure to monthly close processes, financial reporting, and intercompany accounting within a public company framework. You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and support SEC reporting, while collaborating with Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Investment teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience, including internships or public accounting experience, preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and U.S. GAAP.
• Interest in real estate, REITs, and public company accounting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a desire to learn and grow professionally.
• CPA eligibility or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for REIT entities.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accurate reporting.
• Review lease agreements and related documentation for proper accounting treatment.
• Assist with quarterly and annual SEC reporting packages.
• Support maintenance of property- and entity-level accounting records.
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.
• Assist intercompany accounting, distributions, and settlements.
• Support lessee reporting and compliance packages and liaise with lessees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication skills

Organization

Education

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

CPA eligibility or progress toward CPA

Tools

Excel (pivot tables, lookups)

Job description

REIT Accounting Resource

Position Type: Full Time. Exempt employee.

Salary: $73,000 – $85,000 annually, DOE; may be eligible for bonus.

Location: This position is based onsite at the Service Center in San Juan Capistrano, CA and may be eligible for hybrid work after a 90-day probationary period (not fully remote).

About the Company:
Ensign Services, Inc. (“ESI”) is a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc., which is a national leader in the operation of skilled nursing, senior living, rehabilitation, home health, hospice, and other healthcare services. ESI is known as the “Service Center” and provides the facilities and leaders it serves with “back-office” support in areas such as accounting, construction, compliance, human resources, information technology, learning and development, legal and risk management and recruiting.

We seek individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment, embrace continuous learning, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact. We take our core values of Celebration , Accountability , Passion for Learning , Love One Another , Intelligent Risk Taking , Customer Second , and Ownership(“CAPLICO”) seriously. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words.

About the Opportunity:
Ensign Services, Inc. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented REIT Accounting Resource to join our growing Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to gain exposure to public company reporting, real estate accounting, financial reporting, and REIT operations.
The REIT Accounting Resource will support the monthly close process, financial reporting activities, account reconciliations, and various special projects. This role works closely with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Investment teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across a diverse real estate portfolio.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for REIT entities.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Review lease agreements and related documentation to support proper accounting treatment.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC and financial reporting packages.
• Support the maintenance of property-level and entity-level accounting records.
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations.
• Assist with intercompany accounting, distributions, contributions, and settlement activities.
• Assist and analyze lessee financial reporting and compliance packages. Build relationships to streamline financial communication with lessees.
• Support debt compliance reporting and lender reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Tax, Lease, Legal, and Investment teams to gather information and resolve accounting issues.
• Participate in annual audits and assist with auditor requests.
• Help identify process improvement and automation opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience, including internships or public accounting experience, preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and U.S. GAAP.
• Interest in real estate, REITs, and public company accounting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a desire to learn and grow professionally.
• CPA eligibility or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.

Additional Information:

• Any offer of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related post-offer requirements, which may include background checks, reference checks, and/or other screenings or examinations as permitted by applicable law.

What We Offer
We are committed to providing a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision coverage, company-provided life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick/vacation plans. Additionally, enjoy access to our fully equipped onsite gym (San Juan Capistrano office location). We also believe in supporting our employee’s professional growth and development through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars. Take a look at these benefits (and more!) at www.ensignbenefits.com.
Ensign Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 888-659-3616.
Job ID 1731