Accounting Manager (Ventura)

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Ventura, CA, supporting an affordable housing property portfolio within the real estate and property management industry. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong real estate or construction accounting experience who wants to contribute to meaningful community development work while leading accurate financial operations. Key Responsibilities Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for property-level accounting. Prepare and review accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and lender requirements. Supervise, train, and mentor Property Management Bookkeepers to ensure timely completion of daily accounting activities. Assist with operating budgets, analyze variances, and monitor cash flow to support adequate operational funding. Coordinate annual financial audits, tax preparation, and regulatory compliance requirements. Implement and maintain internal controls, accounting procedures, and process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Compensation and Benefits Pay rate: $39 to $41 per hour, depending on experience. Job type: Direct hire. Location: Ventura, CA. Required Qualifications and Skills Oversee accounting operations for an affordable housing property portfolio. Manage financial reporting, close processes, budgeting, audits, and compliance. Lead and support Property Management Bookkeepers. Partner with leadership on accounting accuracy, controls, and community development initiatives. Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience. Real estate or construction accounting experience is required. Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and GAAP. Experience with audits, tax preparation support, restricted cash, replacement reserves, grant guidelines, and lender compliance. Strong computer proficiency and professional communication skills. Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, and ability to travel across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties as needed. Passion for affordable housing and sensitivity to the needs of low-income communities. Strong leadership, organization, accuracy, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Yardi software. Prior experience supporting affordable housing, property management accounting, or multi-property accounting portfolios. Experience mentoring accounting staff or bookkeepers in a property management environment. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: The pay transparency policy is available here: For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr AppleOne Employment Services