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)

About Us

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