Senior Staff Accountant

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Location: Irvine, CA 92612

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/year

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

The Senior Staff Accountant will manage financial reporting, audits, and compliance for a developer portfolio, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all accounting functions. This role includes supervising a Staff Accountant, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and handling complex property‑related transactions. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment with strict deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.

• Competitive salary: $90,000–$95,000 annually (DOE)
• Full‑time schedule:
  Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and 15 paid company holidays
• Training programs and growth opportunities

• Manage month‑end close and reconciliation process for accrual basis financial statements with strict deadlines.
• Review and distribute monthly financial statements; ensure timely delivery of all reporting to clients, lenders, and investors.
• Analyze property‑related transactions for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and reasonableness.
• Track and review financial deadlines including loan payments, taxes, insurance, and other key items.
• Prepare, maintain, and post recurring monthly and accrual journal entries.
• Review lender statements and monitor reserve balances for insurance and property tax payments.
• Review rent roll/GPR for accuracy; follow up with Property Manager for corrections.
• Review A/P Aging reports for accuracy and timely reimbursable payments to corporate entity.
• Prepare annual 571‑L and/or 571‑R filings to Counties and AOE filings to CTCAC.
• Coordinate and respond to lender inquiries on annual review requests, loan payments, escrow analysis, insurance renewals, and property tax payments.
• Monitor and coordinate annual invoices from the developer for residual receipts payments, loan servicing fees, lender administrative fees, and managing general partner fees.
• Track and prepare reserve withdrawal requests and financial certifications for lender reimbursements.
• Communicate and coordinate with property managers, regional managers, portfolio asset managers, lenders, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support for operations, including updating policies and procedures, correspondence, and filing.
• Prepare additional financial reports and ad hoc projects as assigned by Controller, President, or Vice Presidents.

• Monitor and assist with audit requests, including preparation of schedules/reports, support data, and testing of internal controls.
• Review draft audits and record adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Respond to CPA audit inquiries within 1–2 days.

• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Support and guide staff to build rapport and foster collaboration.
• Organize workflow and ensure clarity of duties and delegated tasks.

• Strong command of the English language, including grammar and sentence structure.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with strict reporting deadlines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting best practices.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Attention to detail in all aspects of job performance.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Daily review of emails and respond within 24 hours.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professionalism under all circumstances.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Accounting degree preferred.
• 3 years supervising staff accountants required.
• 3–5 years of related accounting experience; property management experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of property management software experience;
  Yardi preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance (position may require driving).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office…