Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to join a real estate and property organization in Goleta, California on a Contract basis. This role supports the financial operations of both corporate and real estate investment entities, with a strong focus on accurate reporting, month-end activities, and day-to-day accounting execution. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across general ledger management, cash activity, and transactional accounting while working effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly close activities and produce timely financial statements for corporate entities and real estate investment portfolios.
• Manage accounting records for investment-related entities, ensuring financial reporting is complete, accurate, and aligned with established standards.
• Calculate investor distribution amounts each quarter and support related financial documentation.
• Prepare tax-related schedules, annual filings, and forward-looking tax estimates in coordination with reporting needs.
• Create monthly budget-to-actual reports for departments and address questions related to spending, variances, and financial results.
• Record and post journal entries, maintain general ledger activity, and support the integrity of core accounting data.
• Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet and income statement accounts while investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoices, deposits, cash receipts, billings, expense reports, and payment transactions.
• Support payroll-related accounting by importing payroll data, reviewing payroll entries, and posting associated journal activity.
• Assist with year-end close, cash management tasks, internal control processes, and other accounting projects as needed.