Property Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support accounting operations for a portfolio of real estate assets in California. This is a contract position suited for someone who can manage financial records accurately, maintain strong control over reporting activities, and contribute to a smooth close process. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in property accounting, applies sound accrual-based accounting practices, and works effectively within Yardi to keep ledger activity current and reliable. The ideal candidate will have experience with rent rolls an CAM reconciliation. This role is onsite for 4-8 weeks while the company conducts a fulltime search.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activity for assigned properties, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.

• Prepare monthly financial close tasks, including reconciliations, journal entries, and review of account activity to support accurate reporting.

• Maintain the general ledger by analyzing balances, investigating discrepancies, and resolving variances across property accounts.

• Apply accrual accounting principles to recognize expenses and liabilities correctly within each reporting period.

• Use Yardi software to manage property-level accounting records, process financial data, and generate supporting reports.

• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts to confirm completeness and accuracy of financial information.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather documentation, clarify accounting issues, and support reporting requirements for the property portfolio.

• Demonstrated experience in property accounting within a real estate or related environment.
• Proficiency with Yardi software for accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures and account reconciliation processes.
• Solid understanding of accrual accounting concepts and their practical application.
• Experience maintaining and reviewing general ledger activity with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in a deadline-driven setting.