Senior Property Accountant

Vaco; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent real estate company is looking for a Senior Property Accountant to oversee the financial operations of its commercial portfolio. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and have over four years of accounting experience in commercial real estate. Proficiency in Yardi and strong analytical skills are essential for managing day-to-day accounting and maintaining lease information. Join a collaborative environment focused on detail-oriented results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or progress is a plus).
• At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience in commercial real estate.
• Prior experience managing a sizable portfolio of income-producing assets.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day and month-end accounting for a multi-entity commercial portfolio.
• Prepare financial packages ensuring accuracy across the general ledger.
• Review financial performance monthly and produce narrative analysis.
• Maintain and update lease information in Yardi.
• Supervise the invoice workflow ensuring timely payments.

Skills

Yardi proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Excel

Job description

Company: Privately Held Real Estate Firm

Salary: $90K - $109K + Bonus

Location: San Diego, 5 days onsite

Role Overview

A growing real estate ownership group is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to assist with the financial operations of a diverse commercial portfolio. This position is designed for an accounting professional who is comfortable owning the full accounting cycle, navigating complex lease structures, and working with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate brings advanced Yardi proficiency, strong analytical instincts, and a professional approach to tenant and operational support.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day and month-end accounting for a multi-entity, multi-property commercial portfolio.
• Prepare monthly financial packages, ensuring accuracy across the general ledger, cash accounts, and supporting schedules.
• Perform reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries while maintaining consistency with internal accounting standards and GAAP.
• Review financial performance each month and produce narrative analysis explaining variances in revenue, expenses, and operating metrics.
• Handle routine treasury-related tasks, including monitoring liquidity, preparing funding movements, and managing online banking permissions.

Lease Administration & Expense Recovery

• Maintain and update all lease information in Yardi, including new agreements, amendments, rent changes, and critical date tracking.
• Process recurring rent, adjustments, and contractual escalations.
• Administer tenant sales reporting and calculate percentage rent obligations when applicable.
• Complete annual reconciliations for recoverable expenses, ensuring proper classification of operating, capital, and non-billable items.

AP Oversight & Capital Tracking

• Supervise the invoice workflow, ensuring each charge is properly coded and paid within established timelines.
• Track capital spending, tenant improvement commitments, and project-related costs in coordination with internal teams.
• Monitor property tax schedules and ensure all required remittances are made on time.
• Serve as an internal resource for tenant billing questions, ledger reviews, and account clarification.
• Process incoming payments and maintain an accurate receivables aging.
• Manage occasional manual check receipts and exceptions-based payment activity.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or progress toward designation is a plus).
• At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience within commercial real estate.
• Prior responsibility for a sizable portfolio of income-producing assets.

Technical Expertise

• High-level proficiency with Yardi Voyager (7S or 8), including lease setup, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of NNN leasing structures, retail recovery concepts, and percentage rent billing.
• Advanced Excel capabilities for reconciliation, analysis, and ad hoc reporting.

Professional Strengths

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to independently prioritize deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable within a collaborative but low-supervision office environment.