Sr. Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Sr. Staff Accountant to support complex accounting activities for a mission-driven non-profit organization in Los Angeles, California. This position plays a key role in overseeing project-based financial operations across development, construction, and stabilized properties while ensuring accurate reporting and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate brings deep accounting knowledge, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, lenders, investors, and external auditors.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee accounting for development and construction projects, including payment activity, billing, funding draws, reconciliations, and financial analysis throughout each project stage.
• Coordinate financial activity between affiliated entities and maintain accurate intercompany records for projects during both construction and ongoing operations.
• Lead accounting for properties moving from development into operations, including ledger alignment, consolidated reporting, and transition-related financial oversight.
• Prepare and review monthly and annual close deliverables, including journal entries, general ledger activity, balance sheet support, and income statement reporting.
• Analyze financial results, resolve discrepancies, and produce clear reporting that helps leadership understand current performance and projected financial position.
• Examine contracts, invoices, and supporting documentation to validate transactions, ensure proper accounting treatment, and maintain compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards.
• Support internal and external audits by organizing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for project-level and organizational financial reviews.
• Produce lender and investor reporting packages, including monthly draw submissions, project reporting, and fee invoicing related to partnership, asset management, and tenant services arrangements.
• Strengthen accounting operations by documenting procedures, improving workflows, and reinforcing internal controls across project and corporate accounting processes.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience, with additional value placed on work in real estate development, multifamily housing, affordable housing, or public accounting.
• Strong command of month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience supporting project accounting, construction-related financial activity, lender draws, distributions, and joint venture or intercompany accounting.
• Ability to interpret financial reports, contracts, and real estate-related legal documents while maintaining compliance with funding, investor, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Experience with Yardi, Yardi Voyager, or Acumatica is preferred.