Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Examine monthly financial packages for property and entity-level accounts, checking accuracy across statements and supporting records.
• Evaluate balance sheet and income statement activity, investigate variances, and help resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Review operational property reports such as rent activity, lease tracking, and occupancy data to confirm alignment with financial records.
• Aid in preparing budgets, forecasts, recurring reports, and special analyses to support business and investment decisions.
• Contribute to lender and investor reporting by organizing schedules and compiling financial information for submission deadlines.
• Partner with property managers and outsourced accounting teams to collect documentation, monitor open items, and maintain reporting timelines.
• Consolidate financial data received from external management partners and help validate completeness and consistency before review.
• Record journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support accounting activities tied to corporate tax and sales tax processes.
• Organize electronic and hard-copy files, coordinate calendars and meetings, and provide administrative support for office operations as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or current progress toward completion of a related degree.
• Early accounting experience, including internships or entry-level exposure, is preferred.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and core accounting principles.
• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, or corporate tax return support is advantageous.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office capabilities with the ability to prepare and manage financial schedules.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with consistent attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Exposure to real estate accounting, property reporting tools, QuickBooks, or Yardi is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have a strong foundation in accounting principles and a willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes. Experience with real estate accounting and property reporting tools is beneficial but not mandatory.

Skills

• Accounting Principles
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Real Estate Accounting
• Property Reporting Tools

Benefits

Robert Half offers comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in the company's 401(k) plan. For more information, visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a PART TIME contract opportunity based in Los Angeles, California.

Contact Information

To apply for this position, please click the Apply Now button. For more information about Robert Half, visit roberthalf.com.