Staff Accountant - Real Estate Investment

Real estate investment firm is seeking a Staff Accountant at their offices in Los Angeles.

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close processes, ensuring compliance with SOX controls and GAAP, and providing financial analysis to support business decisions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and execution of SOX-compliant internal controls.
• Review and analyze monthly financial reporting packages prepared by third-party service providers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards.
• Prepare and maintain journal entries and supporting documentation for monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to subledgers and supporting schedules, researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare opening balance sheets and assist with purchase price allocations related to acquisitions transactions.

• Track, reconcile, and analyze construction-in-progress (CIP), fixed assets, seller financing arrangements, and GP developer fees.
• Monitor surplus cash positions and support cash management activities.
• Assist with financial consolidations and lender reporting requirements.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses and management reports while ensuring compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes, enhance operational efficiencies, and support system implementations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and reported.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and providing requested documentation.
• Investigate and resolve complex accounting issues and escalated transaction-related matters.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and standard operating documentation.
• Provide financial analysis, ad hoc reporting, and support for special projects as assigned.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and analyses for executive leadership, including the CFO, CAO, and Controller.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including consolidations and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Collaborative team player with a strong customer-service mindset.