Staff Accountant Real Estate / Property Management Job at Robert Half (Solana Beach)

Controller – Real Estate Property Management

Are you a hands-on small company Controller who thrives in a collaborative envir...

Location

United States , Reston

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Real Estate, or related field
CPA preferred
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership-level role
Strong background in real estate and property management accounting
Best fit for a professional who has succeeded as a Controller in a small company or closely held business environment
Experience with financial statements, audits, tax coordination, and entity-level reporting
Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to create and manage formulas
Experience with property management software, preferably AppFolio
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strategic, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing high-level oversight with hands-on execution

Job Responsibility

Provide strategic and day-to-day oversight of financial operations across multiple residential properties
Lead financial reporting, including monthly general ledgers, budget-to-actual reporting, cash balance reporting, and financial statements
Manage cash flow activities, including certificate of deposit renewals and cash management strategies to optimize interest income
Review financial information across multiple entities, including partnerships, S-corps, trusts, and nonprofit-related activity
Coordinate with external accounting firms on audit and tax matters, including review of annual audit and review statements
Review a variety of federal and state tax filings, including partnership, individual, corporate, trust, and nonprofit returns
Oversee filing of information returns such as 1099s, 1098s, 1095-B, and related reporting
Review payroll and vendor payments and coordinate retirement plan contributions
Support compliance with municipal, regulatory, and government agency requirements, including licensing, registrations, and HUD-related submissions
Partner with property management teams on rent increases, subsidy documentation, rental applications, lease production, and related reporting

What we offer

Medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
free online training

Fulltime

Residential Real Estate Accountant

We are looking for a Residential Real Estate Accountant to support the financial...

Location

United States , Bridgewater

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Associate's degree or comparable practical experience in accounting, finance, or a related area
At least 2 years of accounting experience, with prior exposure to real estate or property accounting preferred
Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and bank reconciliations
Strong Excel skills, including comfort with spreadsheets, data handling, and accounting system uploads
experience with Yardi is a plus
Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with tenants, vendors, and internal teams
Strong analytical judgment and problem-solving ability when researching discrepancies and interpreting financial information
Ability to stay organized, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Careful attention to detail and a commitment to producing precise, dependable financial records and reporting
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Job Responsibility

Oversee the accounting activity for an assigned group of residential properties, ensuring general ledger records and supporting transactions remain accurate and up to date
Manage receivables by coordinating with on-site staff to collect required lease documentation, following up on tenant balances, and addressing billing questions or discrepancies
Prepare tenant renewal-related financial documents, complete move-out accounting, and issue final disposition documentation with appropriate backup
Support collections efforts by monitoring outstanding balances, encouraging timely payment, and coordinating legal actions with external counsel when needed
Review invoices for coding, accuracy, and completeness, then process payments according to due dates and property cash availability
Maintain effective vendor relationships by responding to payment concerns, resolving invoice issues, and assisting with utility or submeter billing review when applicable
Reconcile security deposit accounts and bank accounts on a monthly basis, post journal entries, and investigate variances against budget and prior periods during close
Produce year-end financial statements and supporting schedules for tax preparation, including accounting for capital improvement activity across the portfolio
Collaborate with the accounting manager, property managers, and cross-functional teams to provide timely reporting, answer financial questions, and serve as a resource on accounting matters
Perform additional accounting and portfolio support duties as business needs require

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
enrollment in our company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Property Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Property Staff Accountant to support a growing real estate ...

Location

United States , Cedar Hill

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in property accounting within a real estate or property management environment
Hands-on proficiency with Yardi software
Strong understanding of month-end close processes and account reconciliation procedures
Working knowledge of accrual accounting and general ledger maintenance
Prior experience overseeing or coordinating the work of support staff in AP and AR functions
Ability to manage multiple properties and balance competing deadlines effectively
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and recordkeeping

Job Responsibility

Manage day-to-day accounting activities for an assigned group of properties, with responsibilities increasing over time as the portfolio expands
Prepare and complete account reconciliations for each property under your ownership, including multiple balance sheet accounts per location
Lead property-level month-end close tasks to support timely and accurate financial reporting
Review general ledger activity, record journal entries, and maintain compliance with accrual-based accounting practices
Provide guidance and daily oversight to two clerical team members responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
Work closely with the Controller to resolve accounting issues, improve reporting accuracy, and support departmental priorities
Maintain financial records and property accounting data within Yardi and ensure information is current and accurate
Assist with portfolio reporting and analysis for a real estate group consisting of numerous properties across the organization

What we offer

Medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Property Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Property Staff Accountant to support a growing real estate ...

Location

United States , Cedar Hill

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in property accounting within a real estate or property management environment
Hands-on proficiency with Yardi software
Strong understanding of month-end close processes and account reconciliation procedures
Working knowledge of accrual accounting and general ledger maintenance
Prior experience overseeing or coordinating the work of support staff in AP and AR functions
Ability to manage multiple properties and balance competing deadlines effectively
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and recordkeeping

Job Responsibility

Manage day-to-day accounting activities for an assigned group of properties, with responsibilities increasing over time as the portfolio expands
Prepare and complete account reconciliations for each property under your ownership, including multiple balance sheet accounts per location
Lead property-level month-end close tasks to support timely and accurate financial reporting
Review general ledger activity, record journal entries, and maintain compliance with accrual-based accounting practices
Provide guidance and daily oversight to two clerical team members responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
Work closely with the Controller to resolve accounting issues, improve reporting accuracy, and support departmental priorities
Maintain financial records and property accounting data within Yardi and ensure information is current and accurate
Assist with portfolio reporting and analysis for a real estate group consisting of numerous properties across the organization

What we offer

Medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Senior Property Accountant

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Property Accountant to manage full cycle acc...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

BrainWorks

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of property or real estate accounting experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting practices
Experience with CAM reconciliations and lease accounting
Proficiency with property management and accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, MRI, RealPage, or similar)
strong experience with Yardi Voyager is required
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross functionally

Job Responsibility

Manage full-cycle property accounting for an assigned portfolio
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, CAM, and escrow accounts
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules
Perform monthly close activities and ensure timely reporting
Review and analyze variance reports and investigate discrepancies
Oversee CAM reconciliations and tenant billings
Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts
Support internal and external audits, providing schedules and documentation
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies

Parttime