Senior Accountant

Job DescriptionJob Description Senior Accountant -Growing Private Real Estate Investment Firm Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid) Our client is a leading, privately held real estate investment firm with 30+ years of experience delivering top-tier, risk-adjusted returns in major U.S. innovation markets. They manage ~$4.3B in assets across office, data centers, life sciences/lab, infill logistics, and specialized R D properties in high-growth hubs like Silicon Valley, Seattle, Austin, Boston, Northern Virginia, and more. Our tenants include global leaders such as Apple, AWS, Disney, Equinix, Samsung, and Wells Fargo. The firm is seeking a talented Senior Accountant to join their growing accounting team. As a key senior contributor, you'll handle complex accounting for property, fund, and partnership entities, review junior staff work, drive technical accuracy, and support our Controller and Assistant Controller in delivering timely, high-quality financial reporting.

What You'll Do:

Lead monthly GAAP and tax-basis closes for sophisticated property, fund, and partnership structures Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, estimates, and close packages prepared by Accountant I/II team members Prepare and analyze internal financial reports, variance explanations, and management insights Serve as primary point of contact for assigned audits, coordinate directly with external auditors Research and apply

U.S. GAAP

to complex/non-routine transactions, support adoption of new standards and firm policies Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting procedure documentation Mentor and coach junior accountants; contribute to process improvements for greater efficiency and scalability Collaborate cross-functionally with

Property Management, Lease Administration, Treasury, and Investor Relations What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3+ years of progressive accounting experience (real estate, fund, or partnership accounting strongly preferred) Public accounting background a plus Solid working knowledge of

U.S. GAAP

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication abilities Proven ability to review work, provide constructive feedback, and mentor others CPA (or progress toward CPA) preferred Why Join? Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and thoughtful problem-solving. We partner closely with investors, tenants, employees, and communities to build lasting value.

Compensation & Benefits:

Base salary: $120,000 - $150,000 (commensurate with experience) Annual bonus 25% + cash equity Comprehensive package: medical, dental, vision (VSP), 401(k) with safe harbor match, and more If you're a detail-oriented senior accountant with real estate, property and/or fund expertise who thrives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment, please apply. Recruiting Solution Incorporated (RSI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, or race.