Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Property Accountant to support the financial operations of a real estate organization based in Irvine, California. This role works closely with finance leadership, internal accounting personnel, and external property management partners to maintain accurate records and strengthen day-to-day accounting processes. The position contributes to core functions such as reporting, reconciliations, budgeting support, and oversight of property-related transactions across a sizable portfolio.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare financial statements, maintain accounting records, and support routine accounting activities involving incoming and outgoing payments.
• Review ledger activity for completeness and accuracy, and perform reconciliations to resolve discrepancies in the general ledger.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and record any required adjusting entries in a timely manner.
• Monitor rent-related transactions, including statement review and resident ledger updates, to help ensure accurate property-level accounting.
• Coordinate accounting support for resident move-in and move-out activity, ensuring charges, credits, and account changes are properly recorded.
• Process and code invoices within designated accounts payable platforms and help manage timely payment workflows.
• Assist with budget support, financial analysis, and reporting deliverables required by leadership and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to audit preparation by organizing financial documentation and responding to requests related to accounting records.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in property or real estate environments.
• Solid knowledge of accounting fundamentals, including general ledger activity, accrual-based accounting, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience working with integrated accounting applications such as Yardi, MRI, AvidXchange, PayLease, or similar systems.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 and other standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, sound judgment, and a high level of discretion when handling confidential financial information.