Staff Accountant

Priority Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in West Los Angeles is seeking a Staff Accountant. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate. Responsibilities include overseeing the month-end closing process, budgeting assistance, and daily cash accounting. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in accounting software and standard office applications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years accounting experience, preferably in real estate.
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude is essential.
• Good organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the accounting process through month end closing.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Analyze and report variances of actual versus budget.
• Daily cash accounting and monthly bank reconciliation.
• Prepare year-end tax packages for outside CPA firm.

Skills

Accounting experience

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Sage Timberline

Rent Manager

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

National property management/real estate company offering an opportunity to join the corporate office
in West Los Angeles with a team of dedicated professionals. Our family owned business has been at
the top of our industry for over 40 years and are looking for the best of the best to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years accounting experience, preferably in
real estate, and an enthusiastic, positive attitude. This person will oversee and manage the entire
accounting process through month end closing for approx. 5 legal entities. The position will work
closely with out of state community management teams in preforming daily cash transactions, monthly
financial reports, and assist in annual budgetary process. Will prepare year-end tax packages for
outside CPA firm.

Responsibilities include:
• Month-end closing process, including preparation and booking of journal entries and distributes
month end financial reporting
• Assists with budgeting and forecasting
• Analyze and report variances of actual versus budget
• Daily cash accounting and monthly bank reconciliation
• Review invoice & payment entry prepared by A/P Staff
• Proactive in problem solving
• Provide financial analysis and support for executive managements’ decision making of
company operations
• Maintain positive relationship and support out of state managers
• Good organizational, oral, and written communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable working in a team environment
• Computer knowledge in Excel, Word, Outlook, and familiar with general accounting and
property management accounting software; Sage Timberline and Rent Manager a plus
• Perform special projects as assigned