Accountant – Family Office with Property Management Experience

Accountant

We are seeking a skilled Accountant to manage full-charge accounting for a family office with a commercial real estate portfolio and related entities. The ideal candidate will have a background in property management accounting, including experience with Yardi Breeze and QuickBooks, and will be comfortable working independently in a small office setting.

Location: Santa Monica, CA (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Key Responsibilities:

• Property Accounting: Manage day-to-day accounting for 6 commercial real estate properties with approximately 50 tenants using Yardi Breeze.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare quarterly financial reports, including balance sheets, P&L statements, and account reconciliations.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Handle invoice entry, track payments, process bi-monthly payables, and monitor cash balances.
• Bank Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts (approximately 20).
• Tenant & Lease Management: Set up new tenants in Yardi Breeze, process security deposits, and ensure proper allocation of rent and payments across entities.
• General Ledger: Maintain the Chart of Accounts, create journal entries, and handle transfers between entities.
• Miscellaneous: Manage petty cash, handle office supplies, and interact with tenants on various matters.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Owner and managers on property and foundation accounting.
• Assist in transitioning new properties into Yardi Breeze.
• Perform occasional office duties such as handling mail, tracking tenant insurance, and other general office tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in general ledger accounting, month-end reconciliation, and property management accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with Yardi Breeze or similar real estate accounting software (e.g., MRI, RealPage) preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to work independently, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with tenants and staff.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities.

Work Environment:

• The role is primarily onsite in Santa Monica, with a flexible work-from-home day each week.
• This position requires an individual who can work independently and manage a variety of tasks, from accounting to customer service, in a quiet office setting.

Salary: $85,000 – $100,000

Application Instructions:

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

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