Senior Property Accountant

Century Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is partnering with a client seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join their team in Los Angeles. The role involves managing accounting activities for a real estate portfolio, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

You will prepare monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements, review operating expenses, support month- and year-end close, and collaborate with property management to address reporting needs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of property accounting experience.
• Experience preparing expense reconciliations and tenant-related adjustments.
• Familiarity with Yardi, AppFolio, or similar systems.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Experience supporting commercial/residential/investment real estate portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities for a portfolio of real estate properties and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements for assigned properties.
• Review operating expenses and assist with recoveries, tenant billings, and related property accounting activities.
• Support month end and year end close processes while maintaining accurate general ledger records.
• Collaborate with property management and leadership to address financial questions and reporting needs.

Skills

Property accounting

Financial reporting

Account reconciliations

Independence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

AppFolio

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $120,000 to $160,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities for a portfolio of real estate properties and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements for assigned properties.
• Review operating expenses and assist with recoveries, tenant billings, and related property accounting activities.
• Support month end and year end close processes while maintaining accurate general ledger records.
• Collaborate with property management and leadership teams to address financial questions and reporting needs.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of property accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
• Ability to perform account reconciliations and analyze financial data with a high level of accuracy.
• Previous experience managing multiple properties, priorities, and reporting deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with property management and accounting software applications.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of property accounting experience.
• Prior experience preparing expense reconciliations and tenant related accounting adjustments.
• Familiarity with Yardi, AppFolio, or similar property accounting systems.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, month end close, and account reconciliation processes.
• Previous experience supporting commercial, residential, or investment real estate portfolios.

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