Hybrid Sr. Accountant

Job Summary

A growing real estate and property management organization is seeking a Hybrid Sr. Accountant for a direct hire opportunity in Malibu, CA. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with strong property accounting knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage financial reporting for a portfolio of properties.

This opportunity offers a collaborative, supportive work environment with strong leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and meaningful partnership with property management, accounting, and leadership teams. The company values accuracy, accountability, process improvement, and professional growth, making this a strong fit for a Senior Accountant who wants stability, excellent benefits, and a role where their expertise directly supports business performance.

The Hybrid Sr. Accountant will play a key role in month-end close, general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and property-level reporting. This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule while still providing the opportunity to build strong internal relationships and contribute to continued operational success.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements for assigned real estate properties.
- Perform account reconciliations for cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, balance sheet accounts, and general ledger activity.
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, reclasses, adjusting entries, and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end close.
- Analyze property-level financial results, research variances, and provide clear explanations to management.
- Partner with property managers and internal accounting teams to resolve accounting issues and improve reporting processes.
- Support annual budgets, forecasts, audits, tax-related reporting, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits

- Compensation: $45.00 to $55.00 per hour.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Hybrid work schedule.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Additional company benefits and employee perks.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Manage property-level accounting and financial reporting for an assigned portfolio.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis.
- Partner with property management and accounting teams to resolve financial questions and improve accounting processes.

- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in property management, real estate, or a related industry.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial statements, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Experience with month-end close, year-end close, accruals, reclasses, and adjusting entries.
- Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial data analysis.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work independently, and collaborate effectively with internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

- Yardi experience strongly preferred and considered a major plus.
- Prior accounting experience within real estate, property management, or a related portfolio-based environment.
- Experience supporting budgets, forecasts, audits, tax reporting, and internal control improvements.