Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-focused Staff Accountant to join a real estate investment firm in Los Angeles, California. This PART TIME contract opportunity is well suited for an accounting graduate or early-career candidate who wants practical exposure to real estate finance, reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations. The position offers close collaboration with leadership while supporting both financial processes and office coordination in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Examine monthly financial packages for property and entity-level accounts, checking accuracy across statements and supporting records.

• Evaluate balance sheet and income statement activity, investigate variances, and help resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Review operational property reports such as rent activity, lease tracking, and occupancy data to confirm alignment with financial records.

• Assist with preparing budgets, forecasts, recurring reports, and special analyses to support business and investment decisions.

• Contribute to lender and investor reporting by organizing schedules and compiling financial information for submission deadlines.

• Partner with property managers and outsourced accounting teams to collect documentation, monitor open items, and maintain reporting timelines.

• Consolidate financial data received from external management partners and help validate completeness and consistency before review.

• Record journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support accounting activities tied to corporate tax and sales tax processes.

• Organize electronic and hard-copy files, coordinate calendars and meetings, and provide administrative support for office operations as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or current progress toward completion of a related degree.
• Early accounting experience, including internships or entry-level exposure, is preferred.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and core accounting principles.
• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, or corporate tax return support is advantageous.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office capabilities with the ability to prepare and manage financial schedules.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with consistent attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Exposure to real estate accounting, property reporting tools, QuickBooks, or Yardi is helpful but not required.