Accounting Manager Real Estate

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance

Job Summary
We are seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team! As an Accounting Manager, your responsibilities will include preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports, managing payables and receivables for the property company, and processing tax documentation including sales tax, real estate tax, and more. You will also review daily banking activity, process cash receipts, and reconcile transactions. The ideal candidate has accounting experience in the real estate industry, exceptional time management skills, and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Assist with budget preparation and projections
• Oversee daily banking transactions and reconciliation with cash receipts
• Handle all tax payments related to the business, including sales and real estate taxes
• Handle payables and receivables for the company
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting, finance, or a related field desired
• Previous experience handling accounting in a real estate environment desired
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills

We are seeking a Property Accounting Manager to join our team! We are a commercial real estate management company in Downtown Los Angeles seeking for a hands-on, experienced Accounting Manager to oversee full-cycle accounting operations across multiple real estate entities.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee full-cycle accounting for multiple real estate entities and properties
• Manage AP & AR with proper internal controls
• Oversee CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, and reimbursements
• Monitor property-level cash flow, operating accounts, and reserves
• Perform and review monthly bank reconciliations
• Lead month-end close and general ledger reconciliation
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Track and monitor loan compliance, covenants, and lender reporting requirements
• Serve as the primary financial liaison to ownership, lenders, and external CPAs
• Support audits, refinances, and lender requests
• Prepare year-end financials and support tax preparation for CPAs
• Manage payroll processing, tax deposits, quarterly and annual payroll filings (W-2s, W-3s, 1099s/1096s)
• Prepare and file sales tax returns, business licenses, and Form 571-L
• Provide limited human resources and administrative accounting support as needed

Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of CRE Accounting Experience in an Accounting Manager or similar senior role
• Strong experience working directly with ownership and CPAs
• Proficiency with accounting software (AppFolio, QuickBooks, or similar required)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and internal controls
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Desire and ability to grow with the company
Preferred (Not Required)
• Experience with industrial, retail, or mixed-use portfolios
• Prior interaction with banks or lenders
• Experience supporting audits or refinances

Benefits/Perks
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Great Work Environment
• Direct exposure to ownership and senior decision-makers
• Career Advancement Opportunities

How to Apply (Important)
Please reply to this post with your resume in PDF format:
1. Resume and cover letter and salary expectations
2. A brief summary of your real estate accounting experience, including property types worked on and accounting software experience.

* This is an in-office position. Remote work is not available .
Due to the sensitive nature of the information, this role cannot be outsourced.
* Applications without real estate accounting experience will not be considered.
* This is not a junior bookkeeping position.
* DO NOT APPLY if you do not have the required accounting background.