Sr. Property Accountant

Jobot; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

401(k) match

Three weeks PTO

Job summary

Jobot in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to own full-cycle accounting for three substantial commercial properties, reporting directly to the CFO and coordinating with property management teams. This onsite role offers growth toward leadership and a competitive compensation package.

Responsibilities include monthly closes, CAM reconciliations, rent roll review, financial reporting, and contributing to a MRI-to-Yardi conversion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 2–6 years of relevant commercial property accounting experience.
• Hands-on CAM reconciliation experience.
• Experience with commercial properties; office, industrial, retail, or medical properties considered.
• Proficiency in MRI or Yardi; MRI experience preferred, exposure to both systems a plus.
• Experience owning monthly close, financial reporting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyze detailed financial and tenant data.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Comfort adopting new technology and improving workflows.
• Interest in taking initiative and growing into broader accounting responsibilities.
• Ability to work onsite in Costa Mesa five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly close activities for assigned properties, including journal entries, accruals, general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and reporting packages for management and joint venture partners.
• Analyze financial results and provide clear explanations of budget-to-actual variances.
• Prepare CAM estimates and annual reconciliations, applying lease terms and resolving discrepancies with property management teams.
• Reconcile rent rolls and review tenant billings, cash receipts, and lease-related charges for accuracy.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities for assigned properties, including vendor invoices, payment deadlines, and outstanding tenant balances.
• Support annual property budgets, cash flow estimates, and capital project cost tracking.
• Assist with tenant audits, accounting inquiries, and special reporting requests.
• Support the MRI-to-Yardi conversion, including data validation, reconciliations, and workflow improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and accounting procedures.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

CAM reconciliation

Financial reporting

Excel

Journal entries

Close process

Communication

Detail-oriented

Technology adaptation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Job description

Sr. Property Accountant

$100000 - $125000 per year | Costa Mesa, CA | On-site | Permanent

Senior Property Accountant opportunity with an established commercial real estate investment firm. Own accounting for major assets, report directly to the CFO, support a Yardi conversion, and grow toward accounting leadership. Onsite in Costa Mesa.

A bit about us:

We are an established commercial real estate investment and operating company with a portfolio of premier properties across the Western U.S. We partner with institutional investors and manage acquisitions, development, leasing, financing, and asset management in-house.

Our close-knit team offers direct access to experienced leadership and opportunities to contribute across the business. As we expand our portfolio and modernize our accounting systems, we’re looking for motivated professionals who want to take ownership and grow with us.

Why join us?

Report directly to the CFO and work closely with experienced leadership.

Own accounting for major commercial assets, with room to grow into leadership.

Help drive a systems conversion and improve accounting processes.

Join a close-knit team with exposure across the business.

Competitive compensation, bonus opportunity, 401(k) match, and three weeks PTO.

Job Details

We are seeking a Senior Property Accountant to take ownership of full-cycle accounting for three substantial commercial properties. This position reports directly to the CFO and works closely with the Controller and property management teams to deliver accurate financial reporting, manage CAM reconciliations, and strengthen accounting processes.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on commercial property accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and an interest in growing into greater responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly close activities for assigned properties, including journal entries, accruals, general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and reporting packages for management and joint venture partners.
• Analyze financial results and provide clear explanations of budget‑to‑actual variances.
• Prepare CAM estimates and annual reconciliations, applying lease terms and resolving discrepancies with property management teams.
• Reconcile rent rolls and review tenant billings, cash receipts, and lease‑related charges for accuracy.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities for assigned properties, including vendor invoices, payment deadlines, and outstanding tenant balances.
• Support annual property budgets, cash flow estimates, and capital project cost tracking.
• Assist with tenant audits, accounting inquiries, and special reporting requests.
• Support the planned MRI‑to‑Yardi Voyager conversion, including data validation, reconciliations, and workflow improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, accounting procedures, and use of technology.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Approximately 2–6 years of relevant commercial property accounting experience.
• Hands‑on CAM reconciliation experience.
• Experience with commercial properties; office experience is preferred, with industrial, retail, or medical property experience also considered.
• Proficiency in MRI or Yardi; MRI experience is preferred, and exposure to both systems is a plus.
• Experience owning monthly close, financial reporting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyze detailed financial and tenant data.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through.
• Comfort adopting new technology and improving existing workflows.
• Interest in taking initiative and growing into broader accounting responsibilities.
• Ability to work onsite in Costa Mesa five days per week. Candidates must be local to Orange County or committed to relocating before starting.

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