Senior Accountant

LHH; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday and Vacation days

Flexible schedule and work-life balance

Job summary

A well-established real estate investment firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting for multiple entities. This role involves preparing reconciliations, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and over 4 years of experience, preferably in real estate. The position offers the chance to interact with senior leadership and grow into a supervisory role while enjoying a collaborative culture and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience; real estate or property management preferred.
• Strong analytical and research skills with ability to see the big picture.
• Proficiency in accounting software; experience with Rent Manager, Yardi, MRI or similar ERP is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle accounting for multiple entities and investors.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close.
• Oversee allocations and ensure accuracy across complex ownership structures.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting packages.
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices for efficiency.
• Support the Controller with special projects, including acquisitions and divestitures.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Communication with leadership

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Rent Manager

Yardi

MRI

Job description

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LHH is partnering with a well‑established real estate investment and property management organization to hire a Senior Accountant. This role offers the chance to work closely with leadership, influence accounting processes, and support a growing portfolio of communities. If you thrive in a hands‑on environment and enjoy improving systems and allocations, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle accounting for multiple entities and investors.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close.
• Oversee allocations and ensure accuracy across complex ownership structures.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting packages.
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices for efficiency.
• Support the Controller with special projects, including acquisitions and divestitures.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience; real estate or property management preferred.
• Strong analytical and research skills with ability to see the big picture.
• Proficiency in accounting software; experience with Rent Manager, Yardi, MRI or similar ERP is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with leadership.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Impact & Visibility: Direct interaction with senior leadership and decision‑makers.
• Growth Potential: Opportunity to evolve into an Accounting Supervisor role.
• Stability & Expansion: Join a company with a strong reputation and plans for portfolio growth.
• Collaborative Culture: Tight‑knit team environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary (market range for senior‑level accounting roles) plus benefits.

• Holiday and Vacation days
• Flexible schedule and work‑life balance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing