Accountant

WANT TO JOIN AN ESTABLISHED AND STABLE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY IN SAN FRANCISCO?! APPLY NOW!! Job Title: Accountant (AR FOCUSED) Job Description We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team in a backfill role focused primarily on Accounts Receivable (AR) and General Ledger (GL) accounting. The position offers the opportunity to work from either our Northern California or Los Angeles office and may evolve into a hybrid role supporting both corporate and hotel accounting teams. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, strong analytical skills, and a desire to learn and grow within a dynamic environment. Responsibilities + Perform full-cycle Accounts Receivable activities, including billing, collections, and cash applications for approximately 90 tenants. + Lead the initiative to transition tenants from paper check payments to ACH, promoting efficient and modern payment processes. + Handle complex Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of shared expense allocations. + Manage General Ledger accounting, including recording debits, credits, and accruals in accordance with established accounting standards. + Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including consolidated financials and eliminating entries. + Support the accounting and finance team for hotel operations in Los Angeles, contributing to accurate reporting and analysis. + Extract and analyze data from Yardi Voyager to develop dashboards and reports for board meetings using Excel and Power BI. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide clear financial insights and support decision-making. + Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation to support audits and internal reviews. Essential Skills + Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, including debits, credits, and accrual-based accounting. + Hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable processes such as billing, collections, and cash applications. + Experience with CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations or a strong willingness to learn this area. + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP and PivotTables. + Ability to manage General Ledger activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations. + Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends. + Attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping and reporting. + Effective communication skills to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Degree in Economics, Accounting, or a related field. + Open to recent graduates with some Accounts Receivable experience as well as candidates with a few years of relevant accounting experience. + Experience working with Yardi Voyager or similar property management and accounting systems. + Ability to build dashboards and reports using Power BI or similar business intelligence tools. + Comfort working in both corporate and hotel accounting environments. + Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. + Proactive mindset with a willingness to lead process improvements, such as transitioning payment methods. + Interest in developing professionally and growing into broader accounting and finance responsibilities. Work Environment This role is based onsite in either our San Francisco (Northern California) or Los Angeles office, with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement over time. You will work closely with both corporate and hotel accounting teams in a professional office setting that values collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement. The environment involves regular use of accounting software, Yardi Voyager, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI to manage and analyze financial data. You will participate in board-level reporting preparation and support operational teams, gaining exposure to both real estate and hospitality-related accounting activities. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Francisco, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in San Francisco,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io (%View email address on click.appcast.io) for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. 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