Job description

CooperDouglas is partnering with a homebuilder in hiring for a newly created Property Accountant position. This role will support a diverse portfolio of properties and play a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Responsibilities • Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for assigned properties, including journal entries, accruals, amortization, and reconciliations • Prepare and analyze property-level financial statements and variance reports for management review • Maintain general ledger activity and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies • Review and reconcile bank accounts, tenant ledgers, and other balance sheet accounts • Assist with budgeting and forecasting, providing property-level insights to support decision-making • Collaborate with property management and operations teams to ensure accurate recording of transactions • Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audits and tax filings • Participate in process improvements and system enhancements, including Yardi or other ERP platforms Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • 1+ years of property accounting experience, with strong knowledge of GAAP • Proficiency in Yardi Voyager or other real estate accounting systems preferred • Strong Excel skills; experience with data analysis and reporting tools a plus • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently while also collaborating across departments • Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders Compensation • Base salary to $90,000 + bonus • Hybrid schedule in Corona

Requirements

Must-haves

Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for assigned properties, including journal entries, accruals, amortization, and reconciliations
Prepare and analyze property-level financial statements and variance reports for management review
Maintain general ledger activity and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
Review and reconcile bank accounts, tenant ledgers, and other balance sheet accounts
Assist with budgeting and forecasting, providing property-level insights to support decision-making
Collaborate with property management and operations teams to ensure accurate recording of transactions
Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audits and tax filings
Participate in process improvements and system enhancements, including Yardi or other ERP platforms
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
1+ years of property accounting experience, with strong knowledge of GAAP
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently while also collaborating across departments
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Nice-to-haves

Proficiency in Yardi Voyager or other real estate accounting systems preferred
Strong Excel skills; experience with data analysis and reporting tools a plus

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