Senior Accounting Analyst

Propel Recruitment LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

A prominent real estate firm in San Francisco seeks a Senior Accounting Analyst to oversee financial analysis and accounting operations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in accounting and finance, preferably within real estate. Responsibilities include managing financial closings, reviewing financial statements, and supporting process improvements. The position requires strong leadership and attention to detail while working in a high-volume environment. This on-site role offers competitive benefits including free parking.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably in real estate.
• Experience in high-volume financial settings with strong detail orientation.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis including variance analysis.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Review and approve financial statements and reconciliations.
• Guide accountants and manage internal controls.
• Collaborate with management to support accounting needs.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Yardi

MRI

RealPage

Job description

Our client is a well-established real estate investment and property management organization based in San Francisco. They manage a diverse portfolio of properties and pride themselves on delivering accurate, timely financial reporting while maintaining a collaborative and supportive team culture.

Position Overview

The Senior Accounting Analyst will help oversee this firm's large portfolio, focusing on in-depth analysis of their financials. They will also oversee day-to-day accounting operations, while sitting in a reviewing capacity for reconciliations and financial statements. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a blend of Accounting and Finance within their day to day, thrives in a high-volume environment, likes providing oversight, and brings strong discipline and accuracy to financial review.

This person may help manage a team and will play a key role in ensuring accounting integrity and timeliness.

This role is on site- 4x week in San Francisco - Free Parking Provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete in depth analysis on financials, including variance analysis across the portfolio.
• Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for assigned real estate portfolio
• Review and approve property-level financial statements, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activity
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to staff accountants (with potential for direct reports)
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• Partner closely with property management and operations teams to support business needs
• Assist with audits, reporting packages, and ad-hoc analysis
• Support process improvements to drive efficiency in a high-volume accounting environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience; real estate experience strongly preferred
• Experience reviewing financials and reconciliations in a high-volume setting
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems such as Yardi, MRI, RealPage, or similar
• Solid understanding of GAAP
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Excellent communication and collaborative mindset