Senior Property Accountant

Job Juncture; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Backup childcare

Educational assistance

Employee support programs

Commuter transit subsidy

Work-from-home option

Job summary

Job Juncture is recruiting a Senior Property Accountant for a downtown San Francisco REIT client. The role leads the quarterly close, reconciliations, budgets, and financial reporting for assigned properties.

The position offers a base salary of $100,000–$115,000 with up to 10% bonus and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental, retirement match, backup childcare, education assistance, and transit subsidies. Flexible work-from-home up to six days monthly with manager approval.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• A minimum of 1–3 years of accounting experience; 3–5 years preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel required.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Professional communication with coworkers, clients, and vendors.
• Leadership abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
• Adaptability to changing demands.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• JD Edwards accounting software desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly close process, prep schedules, and audit binders.
• Manage client accounts to ensure accurate monthly billing per lease terms.
• Prepare quarterly tax and GAAP financial statements with supporting schedules.
• Present variance explanations to property management quarterly.
• Develop financial reports and schedules per lender/third-party requirements.
• Prepare depreciation for assigned properties monthly.
• Audit accuracy of Lease Tracking, Rent Roll, and related databases.
• Collaborate with property management to prepare budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Coordinate with Lease Administration, AR, AP, Tax, Finance and Legal to obtain data.
• Produce external reports for compliance with agreements.

Skills

MS Excel

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Organization

Multitasking

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Senior Property Accountant- downtown San Francisco

Our client is the largest publicly‑held developer and owner of top rated office properties in the United States. It's a fully integrated REIT that acquires, develops, and manages high-quality office, life science, and mixed‑use properties in vibrant economic centers, earning revenue primarily through long‑term leases with corporate, institutional, and government tenants

The company has a need in their San Francisco office for a Senior Property Accountant. The selected candidate will manage, audit and analyze as well as serve as the financial expert and primary facilitator of all financial matters for assigned properties.

Specific Activities:

• responsible for the quarterly close process, including preparing supporting schedules and generating reports for audit binders.
• oversee client accounts to ensure they are billed correctly each month for all rental and additional charges per their lease and investigate and resolve all discrepancies.
• analyze and prepare quarterly tax and GAAP financial statements, including all supporting schedules as scheduled.
• present formal revenue and expense variance explanations in the vetting tool on a quarterly basis in conjunction with property management.
• perform analysis and develop financial reports and related schedules in accordance with lender and/or third party requirements.
• analyze and prepare client operating and real estate tax escalations for assigned properties monthly payment and annual true-up.
• audit accuracy of various databases, such as Lease Tracking, Loan Summary, Rent Roll, and Lease Abstract, for assigned portfolio.
• Communicate with property management to assist with preparation of portfolio annual budgets and quarterly re‑forecasts.
• work with Lease Administration, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Tax, Finance and Legal Departments to obtain necessary information for the completion of financial statements.
• perform required analysis and develop external reports for compliance with all agreements (sales & use returns, I&E forms etc.).
• audit and prepare reconciliation of all accounts (i.e. work orders, etc.).
• examine and comprehend all management, development, joint venture agreements and mortgage documents for assigned properties.
• analyze and prepare depreciation on a monthly basis.
• provide VP, Regional Controllers and all other personnel with the highest level of service.
• manage, analyze and interpret leases; enter all required information into Expense Participation
• work with financial reporting in regards to complex transactions.
• compile supporting documentation for client audits.

Reporting Structure: this position reports directly to the Senior Manager and VP, Regional Controller.

Base Salary Range: $100,000-$115,000

Bonus Potential: up to 10%

Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental coverage, a retirement savings plan with competitive company match, backup childcare, educational assistance, employee support programs, a generous commuter transit subsidy and more.

• medical and dental coverage
• a retirement savings plan with competitive company match
• backup childcare
• educational assistance
• employee support programs
• a generous commuter transit subsidy and more

Expectations: individuals can select six (6) days a month to work from home subject to manager approval

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration or Accounting required.
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years of accounting experience required. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience strongly preferred. Previous accounting experience in commercial real estate settings or related industries preferred.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel required.
• Proven organizational skills with ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter capable of finding solutions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, clients, or vendors in an articulate, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
• Leadership abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask and work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Adaptability to changing demands.
• Effective problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, as well as interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards accounting software desirable.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

For accounting professionals that love the real estate industry, this is the opportunity you want to pursue!

Great downtown San Francisco location, competitive compensation, great reputation from promoting from within

Base Salary Range: $100,000-$115,000Bonus Potential: up to 10%

Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental coverage, a retirement savings plan with competitive company match, backup childcare, educational assistance, employee support programs, a generous commuter transit subsidy and more.

• medical and dental coverage
• a retirement savings plan with competitive company match
• backup childcare
• educational assistance
• employee support programs
• a generous commuter transit subsidy and more

Expectations: individuals can select six (6) days a month to work from home subject to manager approval