Accountant for Property Management Company in CA

This is an opportunity for you to join our team as an Accountant / Jr Controller in the Real Estate industry. In this position you will be working closely with our Head Controller as well as our Property Managers to oversee the finance and accounting operations of the entire company. Potential candidates must have a strong accounting background and/or accounting education. While this is a Junior position to start, there is no ceiling on career advancement opportunity for those that demonstrate the ability and knowledge for higher positions (Sr. Accountant, Controller, CFO, etc)

Responsibilities:
• Generate monthly and quarterly financial reports as required
• Produce financial statements, detailed variance analysis, and general ledger account reconciliation for individual entities
• Bank reconciliations and journal entries
• Responsible for general ledger accuracy, accounts payable, payroll, and cash management
• Prepare journal entries with supporting documents for all the entities
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Maintain and track invoices ensuring approvals and match to PO system
• Reconcile year-end payroll tax reports and review/issue W2’s and 1099s
• Assist in the creation and enforcement of internal controls
• Assist with accounting system enhancements
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of process documentations
Required Skills:
• Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product
• Organize and prioritize tasks and work with minimal direction
• Good GAAP and financial reporting technical skills
• Exceptional work ethic and goal oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Experience identifying accounting systems and knowledge of AppFolio is a plus
• Preference for candidates with some real estate experience
Education:
Accounting education