Property Accounting Specialist / Property Accountant (Temporary/Possibly Temp to hire)

Location: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week - Tuesday & Thursday)
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Pay Rate: $38.00 - $50.00 per hour, depending on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Property Accounting Specialist / Property Accountant to support our accounting team on a temporary basis. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with full-cycle accounts payable, property accounting processes, and financial reporting. Experience with Yardi is highly preferred, and candidates with commercial or residential property management accounting backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence two days per week (Tuesday and Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Process and manage full-cycle accounts payable for multiple properties
• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices accurately and timely
• Prepare and process check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Prepare and maintain property-level financial records and reconciliations
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts
• Support accruals, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance
• Work closely with property managers and vendors to address accounting-related issues
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls
• Assist with audits and special accounting projects as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within property management, real estate, or commercial/residential property accounting
• Strong experience with full-cycle accounts payable
• Experience with property accounting strongly preferred
• Yardi experience highly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and reconciliations
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple properties or portfolios
• Commercial real estate or multifamily property accounting experience
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Schedule

• Hybrid schedule
• Onsite: Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Remote: Remaining workdays

Compensation

• $38.00 - $50.00 per hour
• Temporary assignment with potential for extension based on business needs

This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with property accounting expertise who can quickly contribute, work independently, and effectively manage accounts payable and property financial processes.

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, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.