Position Summary The Accounting Specialist supports day-to-day accounting and financial operations for a growing residential property rental company. Suited for an accounting professional with 2-4 years of experience, this role covers full-cycle accounting, property-level financials, U.S. tax/payroll compliance, and month-end closing, working directly with company leadership and external advisers. Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Closing:

Maintain accurate GL records, process journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and perform month-end and year-end closing procedures.

Property & Tenant Accounting:

Reconcile rental income, tenant balances, and security deposits. Track property operating expenses, maintenance, utilities, and capital expenditures (CapEx).

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

Manage vendor invoice processing, payments, and supplier statement reconciliations. Oversee tenant billing, rental collection monitoring, and AR aging schedules.

Cash & Bank Management:

Perform routine bank reconciliations, monitor cash flow balances, investigate discrepancies, and assist with short-term cash forecasting.

Payroll & Tax Compliance:

Coordinate U.S. federal, California, and local payroll processing with external providers. Maintain tax compliance calendars, support tax filings, and coordinate with external CPAs.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet/income statement schedules, and actual-vs-budget variance analyses.

Fixed Assets & Audit Support:

Maintain fixed asset registers, record depreciation, appropriately classify repairs vs. CapEx, and prepare schedules for external audit and review.

Processes & Controls:

Maintain standard accounting workflows for AP, AR, collections, and closing. Identify process gaps and implement practical control improvements.

Qualifications & Experience Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Experience:

2-4 years of hands-on accounting experience. Experience in residential property rentals, property management, or real estate strongly preferred.

Core Accounting Skills:

Solid command of full-cycle accounting (GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statement preparation). U.S.

Compliance:

Working knowledge of

U.S. GAAP, U.S.

federal and California tax standards, and payroll processing requirements.

Software & Tools:

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Assets:

Accounting qualification (CPA, CMA) or progressing towards one and experience collaborating with external CPAs, tax advisers, or payroll providers. Key Competencies & Attributes

• Strong accounting fundamentals and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage routine accounting functions independently and prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Resourceful, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic startup/small-company environment.
• High degree of integrity, reliability, and confidentiality with sensitive financial data.
• Effective communication skills for inter-departmental and external adviser coordination.

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 30.0 per week

Work Location:

In person