Job Description
Job DescriptionProperty AccountantLocation: San Mateo, CA | Hybrid | Full-TimeCompenstation: $90,000–$100,000 annually
About the Opportunity Our client, a growing privately held commercial and residential real estate firm, is seeking an experienced Property Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of 20+ properties.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys working closely with property management, improving accounting processes, and taking ownership of financial reporting. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join an established, highly respected, and long-tenured property management team.
- Gain broad exposure to commercial and residential real estate accounting, leasing, construction, and capital improvements.
- Take ownership of accounting for a portfolio of 20+ properties.
- Play a key role in implementing and improving accounting policies and procedures.
- Enjoy strong career growth opportunities within an expanding real estate organization.
- Work in a highly visible position with a direct impact on financial and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle property accounting for 20+ commercial and residential properties, including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
- Oversee lease administration accounting, rent schedules, tenant billings, and accounts receivable.
- Prepare CAM reconciliations, straight-line rent schedules, tenant recoveries, and related adjustments.
- Manage construction accounting, including monthly construction draws, lender submissions, and project cost tracking.
- Track tenant improvements, capital expenditures, leasing commissions, and amortization schedules.
- Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial planning.
- Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and standardized workflows.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve reporting accuracy, and increase operational efficiency.
- Work closely with property managers, leasing teams, and leadership on financial matters and special projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on property accounting experience, preferably in commercial and residential real estate.
- Strong knowledge of full-cycle property accounting, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Experience with CAM reconciliations, tenant billing, lease accounting, and straight-line rent preferred.
- Exposure to construction accounting, tenant improvements, and capital projects is a plus.
- Ability to independently manage multiple properties and meet monthly reporting deadlines.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to partner effectively with property management and leadership.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced organization.
Equal Employment Opportunity RSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.