Property Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support accounting operations for a portfolio of real estate assets in California. This is a contract position suited for someone who can manage financial records accurately, maintain strong control over reporting activities, and contribute to a smooth close process.

About the role

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in property accounting, applies sound accrual-based accounting practices, and works effectively within Yardi to keep ledger activity current and reliable. This role is onsite for 4-8 weeks while the company conducts a full-time search.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activity for assigned properties, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly financial close tasks, including reconciliations, journal entries, and review of account activity to support accurate reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger by analyzing balances, investigating discrepancies, and resolving variances across property accounts.
• Apply accrual accounting principles to recognize expenses and liabilities correctly within each reporting period.
• Use Yardi software to manage property-level accounting records, process financial data, and generate supporting reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts to confirm completeness and accuracy of financial information.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather documentation, clarify accounting issues, and support reporting requirements for the property portfolio.
• Experience with rent rolls and CAM reconciliation.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in property accounting within a real estate or related environment.
• Proficiency with Yardi software for accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures and account reconciliation processes.
• Solid understanding of accrual accounting concepts and their practical application.
• Experience maintaining and reviewing general ledger activity with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in a deadline-driven setting.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.