Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-focused Staff Accountant to join a real estate investment firm in Los Angeles, California. This contract opportunity is well suited for an accounting graduate or early-career candidate who wants practical exposure to real estate finance, reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations. The position offers close collaboration with leadership while supporting both financial processes and office coordination in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

- Examine monthly financial packages for property and entity-level accounts, checking accuracy across statements and supporting records.

- Evaluate balance sheet and income statement activity, investigate variances, and help resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.

- Review operational property reports such as rent activity, lease tracking, and occupancy data to confirm alignment with financial records.

- Assist with preparing budgets, forecasts, recurring reports, and special analyses to support business and investment decisions.

- Contribute to lender and investor reporting by organizing schedules and compiling financial information for submission deadlines.

- Partner with property managers and outsourced accounting teams to collect documentation, monitor open items, and maintain reporting timelines.

- Consolidate financial data received from external management partners and help validate completeness and consistency before review.

- Record journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support accounting activities tied to corporate tax and sales tax processes.

- Organize electronic and hard-copy files, coordinate calendars and meetings, and provide administrative support for office operations as needed. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or current progress toward completion of a related degree.

- Early accounting experience, including internships or entry-level exposure, is preferred.

- Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and core accounting principles.

- Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, or corporate tax return support is advantageous.

- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office capabilities with the ability to prepare and manage financial schedules.

- Excellent organizational and analytical skills with consistent attention to detail.

- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

- Exposure to real estate accounting, property reporting tools, Quick Books, or Yardi is helpful but not required.

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