Sr. Property Accountant - Commercial

Beacon Hill; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Senior Property Accountant in San Francisco to support a portfolio of office, retail, industrial and mixed-use properties. This role focuses on month-end close, financial reporting and property-level accounting operations.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in property accounting, hands-on experience with Yardi or AppFolio, and strong Excel skills. CPA or CPA-track is a plus. The position offers growth and strong leadership visibility within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of property accounting experience.
• Experience with Yardi or AppFolio required.
• Strong understanding of general ledger, financial reporting and month-end close.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; CPA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Complete month-end close for assigned properties.
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Record journal entries and accruals.
• Analyze operating expenses, CAM reconciliations, and property performance.
• Collaborate with property managers on budgets and financial reporting.
• Assist with annual audits and year-end processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Property accounting

Education

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

CPA or CPA-track

Tools

Yardi

AppFolio

Job description

Sr. Property Accountant - Commercial (SRPROPJL) San Francisco, California

Salary: USD45 - USD60 per hour

Senior Property Accountant

This role offers visibility across a commercial real estate portfolio and the opportunity to take on expanded accounting responsibilities over time. Ideal for a property accountant looking to deepen their expertise in real estate accounting, financial reporting, and portfolio management.

A well-established commercial real estate organization is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to support a portfolio of office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use properties. This individual will play a key role in month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and property-level accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Complete month-end close for assigned properties
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Record journal entries and accruals
• Analyze operating expenses, CAM reconciliations, and property performance
• Collaborate with property managers on budgets and financial reporting
• Assist with annual audits and year-end processes
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls

Qualifications

• 4+ years of property accounting experience
• Experience with Yardi or AppFolio required
• Strong understanding of general ledger, financial reporting, and month-end close
• Experience preparing property-level financial statements
• Advanced Excel skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• CPA or CPA-track is a plus

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity for continued career growth and advancement
• High visibility with accounting and operations leadership
• Collaborative and stable team environment
• Involvement in financial reporting, budgeting, and portfolio analysis