About this role
About the Role A nationally recognized real estate development company is seeking a Staff Accountant to join a highly collaborative team in the East Bay with a hybrid work arrangement. You will support real estate entity accounting, month end close, cash management, and external audits.
What You'll Do
- Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and account reconciliations.
- Prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and support the month-end and year-end close process.
- Assist with preparing financial statements and maintaining accurate accounting records for real estate entities.
- Support cash management activities, including bank reconciliations and monitoring account balances.
- Prepare audit schedules and provide documentation for external audits, tax filings, and compliance reporting.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and contribute to special projects as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within real estate, real estate development, construction, or a multi-entity environment.
- Hands-on experience with full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, coding, and vendor management.
- Strong general ledger accounting experience, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Experience with Yardi is strongly preferred; familiarity with MRI or similar accounting systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of G&A expense coding and invoice processing within an ERP or property management system preferred.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have
- Yardi experience strongly preferred; familiarity with MRI or similar accounting systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of G&A expense coding within an ERP or property management system.
- Real estate accounting experience, multi-entity environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year.
- Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance; 401(k) plan eligibility for eligible hires.