Property Accountant

Are you a Property Accountant seeking contract assignments? We are looking for a Property Accountant to work for clients in the South San Francisco surrounding area. The roles may vary between 4-6 month contract engagement. This role is responsible for the full-cycle accounting of a portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties, ensuring accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience managing property-level financials.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties
• Prepare and maintain monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Complete month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Reconcile bank accounts, tenant ledgers, CAM reconciliations, and balance sheet accounts
• Analyze operating expenses, budgets, and variances
• Review rent rolls, lease abstracts, and tenant billing activity
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management functions
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Partner with property managers and operational leaders to resolve accounting discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of Property Accounting experience
• Experience with commercial and/or residential real estate portfolios
• Strong understanding of month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Proficiency with property management/accounting software such as Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, RealPage, or similar platforms
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• Ability to work onsite in South San Francisco for the duration of the engagement
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAM reconciliations and lease accounting
• Public, private, real estate investment, REIT, or property management industry experience
• CPA or CPA-track candidates are encouraged to apply

What Success Looks Like

• Financial statements delivered accurately and on time
• Clean reconciliations with minimal outstanding items
• Strong partnership with property management teams
• Effective management of multiple properties and deadlines

Compensation

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