Senior Property Accountant

Senior Property Accountant- downtown San Francisco

Our client is the largest publicly‑held developer and owner of top rated office properties in the United States. It's a fully integrated REIT that acquires, develops, and manages high-quality office, life science, and mixed‑use properties in vibrant economic centers, earning revenue primarily through long‑term leases with corporate, institutional, and government tenants

The company has a need in their San Francisco office for a Senior Property Accountant. The selected candidate will manage, audit and analyze as well as serve as the financial expert and primary facilitator of all financial matters for assigned properties.

• responsible for the quarterly close process, including preparing supporting schedules and generating reports for audit binders.
• oversee client accounts to ensure they are billed correctly each month for all rental and additional charges per their lease and investigate and resolve all discrepancies.
• analyze and prepare quarterly tax and GAAP financial statements, including all supporting schedules as scheduled.
• present formal revenue and expense variance explanations in the vetting tool on a quarterly basis in conjunction with property management.
• perform analysis and develop financial reports and related schedules in accordance with lender and/or third party requirements.
• analyze and prepare client operating and real estate tax escalations for assigned properties monthly payment and annual true-up.
• audit accuracy of various databases, such as Lease Tracking, Loan Summary, Rent Roll, and Lease Abstract, for assigned portfolio.
• Communicate with property management to assist with preparation of portfolio annual budgets and quarterly re‑forecasts.
• work with Lease Administration, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Tax, Finance and Legal Departments to obtain necessary information for the completion of financial statements.
• perform required analysis and develop external reports for compliance with all agreements (sales & use returns, I&E forms etc.).
• audit and prepare reconciliation of all accounts (i.e. work orders, etc.).
• examine and comprehend all management, development, joint venture agreements and mortgage documents for assigned properties.
• analyze and prepare depreciation on a monthly basis.
• provide VP, Regional Controllers and all other personnel with the highest level of service.
• manage, analyze and interpret leases; enter all required information into Expense Participation
• work with financial reporting in regards to complex transactions.
• compile supporting documentation for client audits.

Reporting Structure: this position reports directly to the Senior Manager and VP, Regional Controller.

Base Salary Range: $100,000-$115,000

Bonus Potential: up to 10%

Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental coverage, a retirement savings plan with competitive company match, backup childcare, educational assistance, employee support programs, a generous commuter transit subsidy and more.

• medical and dental coverage
• a retirement savings plan with competitive company match
• backup childcare
• educational assistance
• employee support programs
• a generous commuter transit subsidy and more

Expectations: individuals can select six (6) days a month to work from home subject to manager approval

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration or Accounting required.
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years of accounting experience required. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience strongly preferred. Previous accounting experience in commercial real estate settings or related industries preferred.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel required.
• Proven organizational skills with ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects and…