One of the nation’s leading and thriving residential real estate property acquisition & development companies is seeking multiple sharp Property Staff Accountants at their corporate headquarters in San Bernardino County. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for all aspects of the general accounting and financial reporting, utilizing the Yardi System accounting software, Windows programs such as Excel, and Word and special analysis projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all transactions are properly recorded according to current policies and procedures and consistent with other staff accountants.
• Ensure that month and year end closing and reporting packages for their assigned entities are completed with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Maintain cash control for their assigned entities including cash reporting/monitoring and monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts and periodic reconciliation of other bank accounts.
• Be familiar with all the terms of the legal agreements with third parties regarding financial and compliance issues (debt and tax) and the related deadlines, which must be met.
• Preparation of special reports (e.g., residual receipts, etc.) and/or billings required by management or third-party entities to ensure compliance with reporting and debt covenants.
• Research and follow-up on all issues identified related to assigned entity including coordination of meetings and correspondences. Provides timely updates on status of outstanding issues until resolution.
• Review performance of financial and operating data regarding proposed acquisitions.
• Coordinate with other staff accountants to ensure consistency and efficiency in reporting and handling of processes. Also, assist other team-mates as needed on other reporting and workload and provide prompt communication of internal control and workload concerns to immediate supervisor and dept. head.
• Interface with investment partners, outside entities, banking institutions, etc. as needed relating to issues impacting the entity.
• Preparation and updating of all audit schedules quarterly and provide any required assistance during the interim and final audit.
• Participation in all company required educational and team building activities.
• Adhere to the required work schedule established by the company to promote efficient operations. Also, takes initiative and works closely with direct management and other departments to identify enhancements to processes, and assist in development of reporting.
• Attend company sponsored events that relate to the development of the team, which, from time to time, may include overnight stay at locations away from the employee's home.

Hybrid-remote: 3 days/week in office

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting/finance or economics
• 1-3 years strong experience in the various general ledger areas including analysis, bank reconciliations, bank covenant compliance and financial reporting.
• Real estate accounting background, preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Outlook. Yardi Systems experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Maintain high volume workload and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Be a strong team player with a good attitude and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Be able to perform minimally complex and repetitive tasks and be able to comprehend and follow instructions.
• Relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions.