Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Description We are looking for an Accountant to join a real estate and property organization in Goleta, California on a Contract basis. This role supports the financial operations of both corporate and real estate investment entities, with a strong focus on accurate reporting, month-end activities, and day-to-day accounting execution. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across general ledger management, cash activity, and transactional accounting while working effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee monthly close activities and produce timely financial statements for corporate entities and real estate investment portfolios.

- Manage accounting records for investment-related entities, ensuring financial reporting is complete, accurate, and aligned with established standards.

- Calculate investor distribution amounts each quarter and support related financial documentation.

- Prepare tax-related schedules, annual filings, and forward-looking tax estimates in coordination with reporting needs.

- Create monthly budget-to-actual reports for departments and address questions related to spending, variances, and financial results.

- Record and post journal entries, maintain general ledger activity, and support the integrity of core accounting data.

- Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet and income statement accounts while investigating and resolving discrepancies.

- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoices, deposits, cash receipts, billings, expense reports, and payment transactions.

- Support payroll-related accounting by importing payroll data, reviewing payroll entries, and posting associated journal activity.

- Assist with year-end close, cash management tasks, internal control processes, and other accounting projects as needed. Requirements

- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting in a detail-oriented business environment.

- Strong working knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.

- Ability to prepare accurate financial reports and maintain detailed accounting records across multiple entities or business lines.

- Hands-on experience with bank reconciliations, cash activity, and routine accounting transactions.

- Familiarity with budgeting support, variance reporting, and responding to financial inquiries from internal stakeholders.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet recurring deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting.

- Background in real estate, property management, or investment entity accounting is preferred.

- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet-based financial analysis tools.

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