Senior Accountant

Propel Recruitment

Palo Alto, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Automation, Budgeting, Cash Management, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Loans, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Property Maintenance, Property Management, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Reconciliation, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Palo Alto, California
POSTED
24 days ago

Senior Accountant – Real Estate

A leading real estate investment and development firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance and accounting team. This role is critical in supporting the company’s diverse portfolio, which includes commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, and hospitality properties. The Senior Accountant will report to the Controller team and play a key role in financial reporting, audits, budgeting, and cash management.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead monthly close process, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting packages.
  • Prepare and review property-level financials, management fee calculations, and variance analysis.
  • Support external reporting for investors and lenders (monthly, quarterly, annual).
  • Assist with audits, preparing PBC items and financial statements.
  • Participate in the annual budgeting process, reviewing and analyzing budgets for accuracy.
  • Oversee cash management, including transfers, capital calls, and projections.
  • Support accounts payable and work with internal teams and vendors to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including automation and Yardi system enhancements.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 4–6 years of accounting experience, ideally within real estate or property management.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and familiarity with Yardi (or similar system).
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work across departments.


Compensation & Benefits:

  • $110K-$120K base
  • This compensation range is a good faith estimate of the expected wage range you can expect to be paid upon hire
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k)


About the Company

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Propel Recruitment