Property Accountant at Satellite Management Co.

Santa Ana, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Property accounting, GAAP, Bank reconciliation, Journal entries, Accruals, Variance analysis, Financial reporting, Payroll processing, Microsoft Excel, Yardi Voyager 7S, Yardi Elevate, Analytical skills, Organizational skills, Communication skills, General ledger, Vendor relations

Industry

Real Estate

Description

SATELLITE MANAGEMENT CO. Property Accountant Santa Ana, CA • Hybrid (3 days in-office / 2 days remote) • $72,000–$80,000 Annually Corporate Accounting Department • Reports to Controller • Non-Exempt ABOUT THE ROLE Satellite Management Co. (SMC) is looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Property Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. In this role, you will manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of residential and commercial properties, ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. You will partner closely with onsite property staff, the Controller, and external CPA partners in a hybrid work environment — three days in our Santa Ana office, two days remote. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional with real estate or property management experience who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and is eager to grow with a company that values continuous learning and process improvement. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Prepare weekly bank reconciliations for all cash accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly * Prepare ACH transfers, EFT external batches, and oversee weekly check runs affecting GL intercompany accounts * Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals with supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement * Reconcile operating and security deposit accounts, and key balance sheet reserves (property tax, insurance) * Assist in monthly variance analysis (actual vs. budget) and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements * Post bi-monthly payroll entries with GL allocations; calculate and post monthly SMC management fees * Manage Escheat / Unclaimed Property reporting and action aged deposits or disbursements (30+ days) * Maintain commercial ledgers and monitor lease-related accounting activities for an industrial complex * Serve as vendor relations contact — set up and maintain vendor accounts, partner with Operations on compliance * Support new property acquisitions, lease-ups, annual budget preparation, and year-end CPA requests * Participate in department-wide initiatives to streamline processes and expand professional development WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Required: * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field * Strong working knowledge of GAAP standards and accounting principles * Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) and proficiency in MS Office * Excellent analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Preferred: * Experience in real estate, property management, or a related industry * Yardi Voyager 7S and/or Yardi Elevate experience WHY JOIN SMC? * Competitive salary: $72,000–$80,000 annually * Flexible hybrid schedule — 3 days in Santa Ana office, 2 days remote * Collaborative team culture with direct access to leadership * Continuing education and professional development opportunities supported by the company * Opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic real estate environment HOW TO APPLY If you are a motivated accounting professional ready to bring your skills to a growing real estate company, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Satellite Management Co. is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Property Accountant manages full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of residential and commercial properties, ensuring accurate financial reporting and GAAP compliance. Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and supporting property acquisitions and budget preparation.