Job Summary

The Property Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting duties, including the preparation of financial reports and the analysis of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and other financial activities for an assigned portfolio.

Essential Functions

Supervise and provide guidance to the Assistant Property Accountant

Prepare monthly financial statements for a portfolio of properties, including Balance Sheets and Budget Comparison Reports with variance analysis

Complete quarterly bank reporting requirements

Review and reconcile general ledger accounts, including related-party receivables and payables

Monitor and maintain adequate cash flow for assigned properties

Prepare prepaid and accrued expense schedules

Review approximately 25 bank reconciliations per month and investigate and resolve outstanding items

Review and process check requests related to security deposits, intercompany reimbursements, annual tax bills, and other ad hoc requests

Complete special projects and additional accounting tasks as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills

Experience creating tables, formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs

Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to perform successfully in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment

Required Education and Experience

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

Three (3) or more years of accounting experience

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Physical Job Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting and/or standing) for more than half of the workday

Ability to spend more than half of the workday viewing computer monitors

Ability to identify and distinguish between colors occasionally

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.