Accounting Manager, Real Estate

Position: Title: Accounting Manager, Real Estate
Title:

Accounting Manager, Real Estate
Company:  Commercial Real Estate Investment Firm
Compensation:  $120K - $135K/yr

Location:

La Jolla, CA
• On-site
Overview
Our client, a private commercial real estate investment firm, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations across a diverse portfolio of properties. This hands-on role works closely with senior leadership and serves as a key point of contact for property accounting matters.
Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle for multiple properties and related entities, including month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP and produce Budget vs. Actual reports with variance analysis

• Oversee treasury activities, monitor cash balances, and execute payments

• Maintain and administer lease data within the accounting system, including new leases and amendments

• Calculate and bill Percentage Rent and ensure accurate posting of tenant charges and adjustments

• Perform year-end reconciliations and ensure proper allocation of recoverable expenses

• Manage the full Accounts Payable process and ensure timely vendor payments

• Track project-related allowances, process draw requests, and maintain tax and payment schedules

• Serve as a financial point of contact for tenants, process receipts, and manage Accounts Receivable aging

• Handle manual payments and off-cycle processing as needed
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, CPA preferred

• 5+ years of progressive commercial property accounting experience with full-cycle responsibility for multiple properties

• Advanced proficiency in property accounting software such as Yardi Voyager

• Strong understanding of retail lease structures, Percentage Rent, and common lease provisions

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for analysis and reconciliations

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a collaborative office environment
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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