Job Summary Job Title:

Property Management /

Real Estate Accountant Location:

Emeryville, CA (In-Office / Hybrid)

Job Type:

Full-time Salary Range:

$95,000-$105,000 commensurate with experience + comprehensive benefits package. About Us We are an Emeryville based real estate investment firm managing commercial office and industrial properties throughout the Bay Area. We are committed to operational excellence, sound property stewardship, and strong tenant relationships. Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Property Management / Real Estate Accountant to take full ownership of the full-cycle accounting for an assigned portfolio of commercial and industrial properties. In this role, you will maintain accurate books, lead month-end close, and deliver clear, actionable financial reporting to ownership and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities Daily Accounting:

Process cash receipts, research non-standard payments, adjust tenant ledgers, review AP coding, and record journal entries

Month-End Close:

Manage the monthly closing cycle, including accruals, depreciation, cost allocations, and account reconciliations

Financial Reporting:

Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheets, income statements, and budget variance analyses

Cash Management:

Prepare property cash flow statements and calculate ownership distributions

Budgeting Administration:

Support ownership in preparing annual operating budgets and CAM/tax/insurance estimates for each property. Track capital expenditure projects and reconcile actuals against budget in partnership with the operations team

Lease Administration:

Maintain accurate lease abstracts and ensure billings align with lease terms, escalations, and reconciliations

Qualifications Experience:

5+ years working in the San Francisco Bay Area in property accounting or full-cycle general ledger accounting, commercial or industrial real estate preferred

Software:

Proven expertise with Excel and QuickBooks is required; AppFolio (or similar real estate ERPs like Yardi/RealPage) is strongly preferred

Skills:

Strong understanding of GAAP, bank reconciliations, accrual accounting, CAM reconciliations

Education:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Self-Starter :

You identify discrepancies, dig into the details, and take initiative to resolve issues before they become problems

Exceptional Communicator :

You translate financial detail into clear takeaways for non-accountants, and you know how to ask the right questions

Highly Organized :

You manage multiple property ledgers and deadlines seamlessly, nothing falls through the cracks, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment

Problem Solver :

You remain calm under pressure and approach discrepancies and deadlines with rigor and resourcefulness

Pay:

$95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off

Work Location:

In person