Property Accountant

Robert Half • San Francisco, CA • 4h ago

Description

Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to join a growing accounting team in San Francisco. This contract role is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting activities for a portfolio of properties, including month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and tenant-related accounting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of property accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full-cycle accounting process for an assigned portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties.

Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.

Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.

Reconcile bank accounts, tenant receivables, security deposits, and other balance sheet accounts.

Analyze variances and provide explanations for property operating results.

Review and record accounts payable transactions and ensure proper coding of property expenses.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating expense reconciliations (CAM reconciliations, where applicable).

Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records.

Support audits and provide requested documentation to internal and external stakeholders.

Work closely with property managers and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

If you're interested in this position, please apply to this position and contact Anabel Lopez-Horta at anabel.lopez-horta - at - roberthalf - .com with your word resume and reference job ID#00410-9504422811*

Requirements

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

3+ years of accounting experience, with property accounting experience strongly preferred.

Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, accruals, and reconciliations.

Experience managing month-end close for multiple properties or business units.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis.

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with property management teams and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with property management/accounting software such as Yardi, MRI, RealPage, AppFolio, or Entrata.

Knowledge of commercial real estate accounting, CAM reconciliations, and lease administration.

Experience with multi-entity or multi-property accounting environments.

Ability to independently manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
If you're interested in this position, please apply to this position and contact Anabel Lopez-Horta at anabel.lopez-horta - at - roberthalf - .com with your word resume and reference job ID#00410-9504422811*

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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