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Property Accountant
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Robert Half
Orange, CA (In Person)
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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support the financial operations of a commercial real estate portfolio in Orange, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate property-level accounting, preparing reliable financial reports, and helping ensure each entity is financially organized and audit-ready. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in month-end close, general ledger activity, budgeting, and property management accounting systems.
Responsibilities:
- Review monthly operating results, balance sheet activity, cash flow, and income performance with ownership and provide clear financial insight
- Record and post journal entries, maintain supporting documentation, and ensure general ledger accounts remain accurate and balanced
- Lead monthly and annual close activities for multiple entities, including reconciliations and final financial review
- Coordinate tax-related accounting support, including preparing schedules and documentation needed for entity tax filings and annual 1099 processing
- Build and evaluate property budgets, monitor variances, and assess real estate tax obligations for timely payment and planning
- Maintain accounting workflows and internal procedures that keep entities prepared for financing requests and lender reporting needs
- Support and guide entry-level accounting staff by reviewing work, answering questions, and assisting with payables, receivables, cash analysis, and budgeting tasks when needed
- Prepare internal financial statements and respond to documentation requests from banks and other financial partners
- Manage fixed asset records, reconcile common area maintenance charges, and review owner-related and intercompany expenses for accuracy
- Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting systems, improve reporting processes, and enhance overall financial controls Requirements
- At least 3 years of accounting experience in commercial property management is required
- Practical knowledge of property management platforms such as AppFolio is preferred; experience with comparable systems is also acceptable
- Strong understanding of month-end close, accrual-based accounting, account reconciliation, and general ledger maintenance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and confidence working with financial data and reporting tools
- Ability to prepare budgets, analyze variances, and produce accurate financial statements for multiple properties or entities
- Experience supporting tax preparation processes, 1099 reporting, and property tax review is preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting is desired
- Familiarity with Yardi or similar real estate accounting software is a plus Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.