Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Recruiter: LHH

Location: Los Angeles, California

Pay: $33 - $40 / Hour

Contract: Permanent

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid) Department: Accounting & Finance Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

A growing real estate investment and property management organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting activities. This role will be responsible for assisting with month-end close, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reconciliations, supporting audits, and contributing to various accounting and reporting functions across a portfolio of real estate assets.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with internal departments and external business partners.

Essential Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze financial data and investigate account variances.
• Track fixed assets and maintain related schedules.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and special financial analysis projects.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and GAAP standards.

Real Estate Accounting

• Review property-level financial activity and reporting.
• Work closely with operations and property management teams to ensure accurate recording of transactions.
• Monitor operating expenses and assist with variance analysis.
• Reconcile cash accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany activity.
• Support accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, and other real estate transactions as needed.

Accounts Payable & Cash Management

• Review and process invoices and payment requests.
• Prepare and record electronic payments, wires, ACH transactions, and checks.
• Process employee expense reimbursements.
• Monitor cash balances and assist with cash forecasting activities.
• Maintain banking records and assist with banking-related requests.
• Record cash receipts and ensure timely application of payments.

Audit, Tax & Compliance Support

• Assist with annual audit requests and preparation of supporting documentation.
• Support tax compliance activities, including gathering information for external tax preparers.
• Assist with preparation of 1099 reporting and other regulatory filings.
• Maintain organized financial records and schedules for compliance purposes.
• Stay current on accounting standards and regulatory requirements impacting the business.

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• 3+ years of accounting experience required.
• Experience within real estate, property management, real estate investment, construction, or related industries preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.

Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting software systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or progress toward CPA licensure preferred.
• Familiarity with real estate accounting concepts and property-level reporting.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.