Staff Accountant - Real Estate
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
LHH is partnering with a dynamic and rapidly growing real estate company based in San Diego, committed to providing exceptional service and value to their clients and stakeholders. Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Staff Accountant to join their finance team.
Job Description: The Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting the company's financial operations, including monthly accounting tasks, financial analysis, and assisting with the annual audit process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, preferably with experience in the real estate industry.
Responsibilities:Perform monthly recurring accounting duties, including journal entries, month-end close procedures, variance analysis, and financial statement preparation.Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial transactions.Maintain fixed asset records and assist with depreciation calculations.Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate completion of financial reporting requirements.Assist with the annual audit process, including preparing audit schedules and providing support to auditors as needed.Take on various ad hoc projects and assignments as assigned by management.
Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.Advanced degrees or CPA preferred.Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.Previous experience in real estate industry accounting preferred.Familiarity with Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, or similar real estate software preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, vlookups, and other advanced functions.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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