Senior Staff Accountant

About the role

Action Property Management is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant for its corporate office in Irvine, CA. The role offers a flexible hybrid work model with options to work from Irvine, Corona, or San Diego. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all financial activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger; update chart of accounts as necessary and monitor accounts for discrepancies.
• Record all journal entries timely with complete documentation and support.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations; promptly investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile and balance accounts payable and accounts receivable monthly.
• Research and resolve suspense items, contingencies, and unusual transactions in a timely manner.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statement packages, including supplemental schedules, for completeness and accuracy.
• Led preparation of annual budgets, coordinating inputs and ensuring accuracy of forecasts.
• Owning the audit/review process by providing documentation, answering auditor questions, and coordinating responses.
• Manage routine banking and investment transactions to ensure timely execution and accuracy.
• Serve as the primary responder for accounting inquiries from site managers, board members, and internal teams, ensuring timely updates and communication.
• Take ownership of cross-departmental responsibilities such as onboarding new accounts, audit file preparation, and other recurring deliverables.
• Drive process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness in financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory frameworks, industry standards, and US GAAP.
• Represent the accounting team at Board meetings upon request.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Sense of urgency with strong accountability, maintaining a professional, customer-first demeanor and effective communication under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and proven ability to prepare and interpret financial statements.
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage HOA board members, community managers, and team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Proficiency with CINC accounting software a plus.
• Strong proficiency in English writing and verbal communications.
• HOA experience is preferred.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Benefits

Action Property Management offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees, including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, 401(k) with company match, and life and disability support. Additionally, we provide generous paid time off, including vacation hours, sick time, and company-observed holidays. We also offer ongoing hospitality and property management training, opportunities for career growth and advancement, and a values-driven company culture that encourages team work and excellence.

Pay

$75,000 to $90,000 DOE

Schedule

Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Hybrid Work Model