Property Accountant

We are looking for a Property Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a real estate portfolio in Garden Grove, California. This permanent, on-site position combines core property accounting work with accounts receivable support, making it a strong fit for someone who is analytical, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. The role will contribute to accurate financial reporting, account reconciliation, tenant account maintenance, and month-end activities while working closely with property management and vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Produce recurring financial reports for assigned properties and help maintain accurate month-end and balance sheet support schedules.
• Examine fixed asset activity to determine capitalization, retirement, depreciation, and amortization treatment in accordance with accounting records.
• Analyze lease documentation, rent rolls, straight-line rent activity, and tenant delinquency reports to ensure account accuracy.
• Reconcile property-related items such as taxes, insurance, common area maintenance, and other operating balances tied to each asset.
• Record journal entries for accruals, prepaid items, and other general ledger activity while helping keep financial data current and complete.
• Support budgeting efforts for properties and assist with the review of lease commissions, move-out asset disposals, and related accounting impacts.
• Review vendor invoices in the accounting system and help confirm charges are coded and approved appropriately.
• Apply tenant receipts, including check and electronic payments, and make account corrections through billing adjustments, charges, and credits when needed.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging, research short payments or unapplied cash, and coordinate with property managers to resolve outstanding tenant issues.