Real Estate Accountant – Los Angeles County

Real Estate Accountant

Location: Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA

Schedule: Full-time, 4 days in office

Salary: $95,000-$105,000

About the Company:

This real estate development and property management firm has been around since the mid-90s and is known for designing and building beautiful, high-quality projects. In addition to development, the team actively owns and manages a number of mixed-use and multifamily properties. It’s a small, close-knit environment with a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach and a “get things done” mindset.

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Accountant to step into a critical role supporting ownership with day-to-day financial operations across several entities. This is an on-site position (minimum four days a week) in a quiet, professional office. This role functions independently but collaboratively—with access to long-tenured team members and ownership for guidance. The outgoing accountant is supportive and will help transition responsibilities to set you up for success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the accounting function for multiple active and passive entities, including real estate development, construction, and property management
  • Handle full-cycle accounting: A/R, A/P, bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
  • Prepare budgets, financial reports, and ad-hoc financial analyses for ownership
  • Manage CAM reconciliations, investor distributions, and intercompany transfers
  • Work closely with the owners on construction draws and project accounting
  • Maintain an organized system for checks, vendor payments, and subcontractor activity (yes, we still cut physical checks!)
  • Liaise with the external CPA and assist during tax season and audits

Who You Are:

  • A self-starter who can work independently but also knows when to check in and collaborate
  • Comfortable juggling multiple entities and keeping track of moving pieces
  • Not just a bookkeeper—you understand how the numbers tie into the business
  • Ready to roll up your sleeves and handle both simple tasks and high-level responsibilities

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in real estate, construction, or property management
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations
  • Proficiency with Yardi, QuickBooks, Excel, and Microsoft Word
  • Experience with CAM reconciliations and investor distributions
  • Bonus: CPA or audit experience
  • Strong attention to detail, accountability, and time management
  • Comfortable working in-office four days per week (non-negotiable)

Please send your resume in Word format to:
Maggie Sholtis
Premier Financial Search
www.pfssearch.com
[email protected]

Let’s Connect & Explore Your Options

We are actively hiring for a range of positions across multiple firms. If you have a background in public accounting, but feel this specific role isn’t quite the right fit, let’s connect! Send us your resume, and we’ll work with you to explore opportunities with other top-tier CPA and Business Management firms that align with your career goals.

About Us

Premier Financial Search is recognized for consistently finding qualified candidates to directly fulfill our client’s needs. We specialize in the placing of Accounting and Financial professionals in public and private industry.

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Tax Senior – Fully Remote

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Tax Senior

You can still land a fully remote position! Our client, a Los Angeles-based CPA firm is seeking a highly skilled Tax Senior to join its expanding team. This role is ideal for a tax professional with at least four years of experience specializing in high-net-worth individuals and flow-through entities (partnerships and S corporations).

The position offers a fully remote work environment, excellent work-life balance, and exposure to a sophisticated client base. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $115,000, depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and review complex federal and multi-state tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, and S corporations
  • Conduct tax planning and projections for real estate investors, closely held businesses, and family offices
  • Research complex tax issues and provide concise, well-supported conclusions
  • Maintain direct communication with clients, addressing tax questions and providing year-round advisory support
  • Supervise and mentor junior staff members, reviewing work and providing technical training
  • Stay updated on current tax laws and regulations relevant to clients’ needs
  • Contribute to improving internal processes and workflow efficiencies

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA license or active progress toward certification
  • Minimum of 4 years of public accounting experience with a focus on high-net-worth individuals and flow-through entities
  • Strong working knowledge of partnership taxation, individual tax, and multi-state issues
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote setting
  • Experience with leading tax software systems (e.g., Lacerte, ProSystem fx, GoSystem)

Please send your resume in Word format to:

Allan Fisher
Premier Financial Search
[email protected]
www.pfssearch.com

Let’s Connect & Explore Your Options

We are actively hiring for a range of positions across multiple firms. If you have a background in public accounting, but feel this specific role isn’t quite the right fit, let’s connect! Send us your resume, and we’ll work with you to explore opportunities with other top-tier CPA and Business Management firms that align with your career goals.

About PFS:

Premier Financial Search is recognized for consistently finding qualified candidates to fulfill our client’s needs directly. We specialize in the placement of Accounting and Financial professionals in CPA and Business Management firms across California and New York. Our clients include some of the top national, regional, and local firms and entrepreneurial companies in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego County, Ventura County, The Bay Area, Texas, Washington, Oregon, and more.

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Tax Manager – Hybrid Opportunity in LA

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Tax Manager

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Tax Manager to lead and manage multiple tax engagements to deliver quality tax services for our clients. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, oversee compliance and planning, manage team performance, and support growth initiatives within the firm.

Location: Los Angeles, CA – Hybrid

 

Responsibilities

  • Manage and review complex tax returns including individual, corporate, partnership, fiduciary, and nonprofit filings
  • Provide strategic tax planning and consulting for a variety of clients
  • Supervise and mentor tax staff and seniors; assist with performance evaluations and training
  • Maintain and develop client relationships and ensure high-quality service delivery
  • Research complex tax issues and provide clear, concise recommendations
  • Stay current with federal, state, and local tax law changes and trends
  • Assist in identifying new business opportunities and contribute to proposal development
  • Ensure compliance with firm policies, procedures, and applicable professional standards

Requirements:

  • CPA license required (or JD/EA with significant tax experience)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field
  • 5–8 years of recent experience in public accounting or corporate tax
  • Proven track record of managing tax engagements and supervising teams
  • Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Proficiency with tax software (e.g., ProSystem fx, Lacerte, UltraTax, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite

 

Please send your resume in Word format to:
Erika Drucker
Premier Financial Search
[email protected]
818-216-1198

Let’s Connect & Explore Your Options

We are actively hiring for a range of positions across multiple firms. If you have a background in public accounting, but feel this specific role isn’t quite the right fit, let’s connect! Send us your resume, and we’ll work with you to explore opportunities with other top-tier CPA and Business Management firms that align with your career goals.

About Us

Premier Financial Search is recognized for consistently connecting highly qualified candidates with leading firms. We specialize in placing Accounting and Financial professionals within CPA and Business Management firms. We work with national, regional, and local firms, as well as innovative entrepreneurial companies, across California, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Washington, and beyond—including major markets like Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Austin, and Dallas.

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Tax Manager – Entertainment Focus

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Tax Manager

We’re looking for a Tax Manager who understands the unique tax landscape of creatives, performers, and athletes. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-touch environment and love blending technical expertise with personal impact, this role could be for you.

Responsibilities:

  • Review complex individual, partnership, and trust returns for high-profile clients in the entertainment space
  • Act as a key advisor on tax planning, compliance, and strategy, balancing both creativity and precision
  • Collaborate closely with business managers and internal accounting teams to deliver seamless service
  • Manage and mentor a small team of preparers and seniors
  • Keep up with entertainment-specific tax law developments and bring proactive ideas to the table
  • Assist with IRS and state-level audits, notices, and communications
  • Cultivate strong, trusted relationships with clients who rely on your expertise to make informed life and business decisions

Requirements:

  • CPA license (required)
  • 5+ years of experience in tax, including at least 2 years reviewing returns
  • Previous work with entertainment clients or within a business management firm strongly preferred
  • Expertise in navigating high-net-worth tax issues with discretion and care
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Experience with GoSystem, CCH, or similar platforms a plus

Please send your resume in Word format to:

Brianna Rooney
Premier Financial Search
[email protected]
818-564-5431

Let’s Connect & Explore Your Options: We are actively hiring for a range of positions across multiple firms. If you have a background in public accounting, but feel this specific role isn’t quite the right fit, let’s connect! Send us your resume, and we’ll work with you to explore opportunities with other top-tier CPA and Business Management firms that align with your career goals.

About Us: Premier Financial Search is recognized for consistently connecting highly qualified candidates with leading firms. We specialize in placing Accounting and Financial professionals within CPA and Business Management firms. We work with national, regional, and local firms, as well as innovative entrepreneurial companies, across California, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Washington, and beyond—including major markets like Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Austin, and Dallas.

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Tax Manager – Boutique Firm in West LA

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Tax Manager

Our client, a boutique three-partner firm in West Los Angeles, is looking for a Tax Manager to join their 25-person team. This firm serves an exclusive client base—including two multi-billionaires in the entertainment industry—offering complex, sophisticated work without the burnout. With a strong reputation, exceptional benefits, and a history of low turnover, this is a rare opportunity to step into a role that blends high-level tax work with a firm culture that truly values work-life balance.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee tax review engagements for high-net-worth individuals.
  • Review complex tax returns to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations specific to the industry.
  • Provide strategic tax planning and advisory services tailored to each client’s financial situation and goals.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on tax and financial matters.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop staff, fostering professional growth and maintaining high-quality work.
  • Stay up to date on evolving tax regulations that may impact clients and communicate relevant updates effectively.
  • Collaborate with partners and internal teams to support the firm’s strategic initiatives and ensure seamless client service.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s in Taxation or CPA preferred).
  • 6+ years of experience in public accounting, specializing in tax review and advisory services.
  • Should have experience in Business Management tax or working with HNW individuals
  • Strong technical expertise in individual, partnership, and corporate taxation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client trust.
  • Proven leadership and mentoring abilities with a collaborative and solutions-focused mindset.
  • Proficiency in tax software and research tools (e.g., CCH, ProSystem fx).

Salary: $130,000 – $170, 000

Please send your resume in Word format to:
Keely Zurfluh
Premier Financial Search
[email protected]
608-438-1231

Let’s Connect & Explore Your Options

We are actively hiring for a range of positions across multiple firms. If you have a background in public accounting, but feel this specific role isn’t quite the right fit, let’s connect! Send us your resume, and we’ll work with you to explore opportunities with other top-tier CPA and Business Management firms that align with your career goals.

About Us

Premier Financial Search is recognized for consistently connecting highly qualified candidates with leading firms. We specialize in placing Accounting and Financial professionals within CPA and Business Management firms. We work with national, regional, and local firms, as well as innovative entrepreneurial companies, across California, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Washington, and beyond—including major markets like Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Austin, and Dallas.

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