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Property Accountant
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Robert Half
Petaluma, CA (In Person)
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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support our client in Sonoma County. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing property-level accounting activities, and helping ensure compliance with lease terms and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong real estate accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Oversee property tax activity by monitoring assessed values, recording accruals, and ensuring payments are completed on schedule.
- Authorize payment disbursements, including wire activity when needed, while maintaining accuracy across cash tracking records and supporting schedules.
- Examine lease agreements to identify relevant billing and accounting terms, then update property records and supporting documentation in Yardi and Excel.
- Administer retail and percentage rent calculations and prepare reconciliation packages for assigned properties, including adjustment support and tenant-facing backup.
- Process internal management fee transactions and prepare journal entries with complete documentation to support monthly accounting activity.
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations and review balance sheet accounts such as receivables, payables, prepaid items, and tenant security deposits.
- Assist with budgeting for items such as property taxes, insurance, business licenses, and other entity-related expenses during recurring planning cycles.
- Support new property onboarding by helping establish accounting records, compliance requirements, and operational readiness for acquired assets.
- Contribute to accounting process improvements by assisting with policy development, internal controls, staff training, and testing of new system capabilities.
- Provide cross-functional support for accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks as business needs require. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of accounting experience, with a strong preference for commercial real estate or property management exposure.
- Proficiency in property accounting concepts including accruals, general ledger activity, month-end close, CAM reconciliations, and AP/AR support.
- Hands-on experience with Yardi Voyager; familiarity with related modules and complementary tools is highly valued.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook, along with strong data entry and numerical accuracy.
- Ability to interpret legal and financial documents such as leases, management agreements, and loan-related materials and apply their terms appropriately.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work well across internal teams and external contacts.