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Senior Property Accountant (Hiriing Immediately)

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is actively seeking a Senior Property Project Accountant to join their dynamic team in California on a short-term contract role (2-3 months). This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of affordable housing properties, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities

• Manage senior property full-cycle accounting.
• Follow up on unpaid invoices.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, reviewing accounting entries from third-party management companies and making necessary adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Maintain various supporting workpapers in Excel, including fixed asset schedules, property tax accruals, prepaid insurance, mortgage loan amortization, and partner capital contributions and distributions.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
• Ensure accurate recording and coding of accounts payable to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Assist with cash management alongside the Accounting Manager and Assistant Accounting Manager.
• Coordinate wire transfers and ACH payments.
• Calculate and post month-end adjustments, including accruals, intercompany reconciliations, and depreciation.
• Reconcile subledgers on a monthly basis.
• Prepare a comprehensive month-end package to support financial statements.
• Liaise with property managers regarding financial statement inquiries.
• Perform various reconciliations and adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with external tax preparers and auditors during annual audits and reviews.
• Assist with annual budget uploads to accounting software.
• Lead special projects as assigned, including training staff-level property accountants and implementing new software and processes as approved by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• Must have Yardi with advanced Excel skills.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, particularly in property management or real estate.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with team members.
• Flexibility, a positive attitude, and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential.

Required Work Hours

Monday - Friday, during standard business hours.
Benefits

Competitive compensation with a pay range of $39 to $48.50 per hour.
Additional Details

The successful candidate will report to the Accounting Manager and/or Assistant Accounting Manager and will play a crucial role in the financial management of the company's property portfolio.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.