Staff Accountant

at  Robert Half

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team in Irvine, California. This role involves a variety of accounting tasks in the Real Estate Investment and Property Management industry.

• Accurately process and input data provided by Property Managers
• Review leases and related accounting lease abstract forms, ensuring accuracy
• Handle security deposit receipts, forfeits, applications, and refunds processing
• Review and approve vendor invoices for property number, coding, description and approvals on a weekly basis
• Prepare bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records
• Process monthly payments such as mortgage or other recurring payments timely to avoid penalties
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of property taxes
• Review rent rolls and make adjustments as necessary
• Generate, review and reconcile various reports to ensure accuracy of rent rolls and general ledgers
• Prepare financial statements – cash or accrual, and ensure timely monthly financial statements
• Prepare and enter journal entries – standard, recurring, reversing, adjusting, accruals, etc.
• Maintain cash balances as directed by the controller
• Prepare and compile cash flows reconciling to current cash balance
• Calculate distributions to Partners and contributions due from Partners
• Prepare check requests for owner distributions/contributions as needed
• Assist in the review, analysis and collection of Accounts Receivable
• Prepare year-end tax packages and annual property budgets
• Train staff on accounting skills and may be assigned special projects as needed.
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management
• Experience with Bank Reconciliations
• Knowledge of General Ledger management
• Ability to handle Journal Entries
• Familiarity with Month End Close processes
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
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