REIT Accounting Specialist – Hybrid (Onsite First 90 Days)

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

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.