Real Estate Accounting Manager
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Accounting
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Real Estate/Property
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Regular Full-Time 100% Management Oakland, CA, US
30+ days ago Requisition
Salary Range: $ To $ Annually
Department
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Finance
Location
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Oakland, CA
Schedule
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Monday through Friday
Travel
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Local travel may be required
Employee Status
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Regular, Full-Time, Exempt
Union
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Supervises
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Property Staff Accountant
Two weeks of paid vacation a year, sick time, 14 holidays, up to five floating holidays based on employment status, medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, life insurance policy at no cost to employees (with the option of increasing policy amount), flexible spending account for medical and dependent care costs, commuter benefits, 403(b) with employer match, and other benefits.
We foster a joyful workplace and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.
The Unity Council is a non-profit Social Equity Development Corporation with an over 60-year history in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland. Our mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive.
Our programs aim to provide the community with the tools, knowledge, and resources to transform their lives and ultimately achieve their long-term educational, career, and financial goals. These holistic programs and services reach more than 10,000 individuals and families annually in five languages. Programs include early childhood education, youth mentorship and leadership development, employment services, career readiness training, housing and financial stability, senior citizen services, affordable housing and neighborhood development, and arts and cultural events.
Our work expands beyond the Fruitvale district and now reaches across Oakland and into Contra Costa County. The Unity Council employs a diverse workforce of more than 300 people who reflect the linguistic, cultural, and ethnic identity of the communities we serve.
The Real Estate Accounting Manager (REAM) is responsible for overseeing Real Estate Development and Property Management accounting, audits and budgeting. This position is responsible for Real Estate Development accounting and audits for projects purchased or built by The Unity Council and its affiliated organizations. Additionally, will support and train users in property management software. The Real Estate Accounting Manager will report to the Senior Real Estate Asset Finance Manager.
REAM must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment, thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace, and manage multiple projects.
- Effectively manage a property accounting team currently consisting of 1-2 direct reports.
- Lead and direct Property Accountant in preparing financials for residential, office and retail properties.
- Act as liaison between third party clients, property management, real estate development and the property accounting team.
- Work with property accountant on monthly close process.
- Review financial statement packages prior to submittal to property management and external agencies.
- Review property accounts payable.
- Maintain annual filing log and ensure all annual filings are complete, such as Form 571L.
- Assist property accountant with processing debt payments, real estate taxes, owner distributions, payroll reimbursement, intercompany payables, and management fees.
- Manage the annual audit and tax filing process.
- Work with property accountant and property management department on the annual budget process.
- Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliation and billing for commercial properties.
- Coordinate with Property Management department to oversee tenant accounts receivable – timely and accurate billing and move-outs, monitoring of delinquencies.
- Coordinate with Property Management department on the optimal use of operating cash and reserves – budgeting and use of available funds.
- Perform predevelopment accounting and reporting for Real Estate…
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