Senior Accountant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join its Finance team in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role will manage financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets and partner with operations, property management, and executive leadership to ensure accurate, GAAP-compliant results.

Responsibilities include closing, leasing accounting, budgets and forecasts, reconciliations, audits, and depreciation analysis; the ideal candidate has CRE experience, strong Excel,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within commercial real estate, property accounting, or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; real estate accounting platforms are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage quarterly close processes and prepare supporting schedules for financial reporting and audits.
• Prepare and analyze GAAP financial statements and related reporting packages.
• Review revenue, expenses, and operating results, providing variance analysis and business insights.
• Oversee lease-related accounting, tenant billings, reconciliations, and expense recoveries.
• Analyze real estate tax and operating expense escalations and annual true-ups.
• Prepare lender and third-party reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with property management teams on annual budgets, forecasts, and financial planning activities.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and support external and client audits.
• Review lease agreements, joint venture documents, and financing agreements to ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Support depreciation accounting and complex real estate transactions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship building

Multitasking / prioritization

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Real estate accounting software

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. A well-established and highly respected commercial real estate organization is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join its growing finance team. This role will be responsible for managing the financial reporting and accounting activities for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets while partnering closely with operations, property management, and executive leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand their exposure to complex real estate transactions, financial reporting, budgeting, lease accounting, and portfolio analysis within a stable and growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage quarterly close processes and prepare supporting schedules for financial reporting and audits.
• Prepare and analyze GAAP financial statements and related reporting packages.
• Review revenue, expenses, and operating results, providing variance analysis and business insights.
• Oversee lease-related accounting, tenant billings, reconciliations, and expense recoveries.
• Analyze real estate tax and operating expense escalations and annual true-ups.
• Prepare lender and third-party reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with property management teams on annual budgets, forecasts, and financial planning activities.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and support external and client audits.
• Review lease agreements, joint venture documents, and financing agreements to ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Support depreciation accounting and complex real estate transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within commercial real estate, property accounting, or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; real estate accounting platforms are a plus.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill.

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