Senior Staff Accountant

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Summary

Seeking an Accountant to join the team! Candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, challenging work environment and have a strong work ethic with an ability to excel under pressure.

Client Details

Private Equity investment firm, based in San Fernando Valley, which acquires real estate investments throughout the US. We currently own and operate a portfolio of commercial properties valued at over $350MM.

Description

  • Accounts Receivable – process invoices and statements, post tenant payments, perform bank deposits, prepare AR reports
  • Collections – Contact delinquent tenants and follow up and work with Asset Managers to collect delinquent accounts
  • Accounts Payable – enter payables, process vendor payments, resolve vendor ledger issues
  • Maintain Accounting files (hard copies and electronic files)
  • Data Entry – Post AR charges (i.e. late fees, CAM charges) to tenant accounts, print and mail/email monthly tenant statements
  • Create/record journal entries
  • Account reconciliations – bank and credit cards
  • Month-end and year-end close accounting activities including posting mortgages, accruals, and performing bank reconciliations
  • Generate Accounting statements and reports
  • Tenant communications – contact tenants as directed on delinquencies, collect tenant sales data
  • Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements and supplementary reports including posting mortgages and accruals
  • Assists in year-end activities including audit and tax return preparation
  • Research, track and resolve Accounting issues
  • Administrative tasks as needed

Profile

  • Bachelors or AA degree in Accounting and/or equivalent relevant Business experience 3+ years
  • Exceptional communication skills and analytical focus
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask
  • MS Office with Excel Skills
  • Knowledge of standard accounting procedures
  • Yardi Accounting Software experience desired but not required
  • Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
  • Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
  • Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
  • High stress tolerance — thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Offer

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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