Staff Accountant

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Work Arrangement: 5 Days In-Office

A commercial real estate organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team in Santa Monica. This position will support the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio focused primarily on commercial retail properties
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The Staff Accountant will have exposure to a broad range of property accounting responsibilities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, tenant billing, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
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The ideal candidate will have prior accounting experience within commercial real estate, property management, or a related industry.
Yardi experience is highly preferred.

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for assigned commercial properties.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Prepare balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cash activity.
• Process and review accounts payable, including invoice coding, approvals, and payment processing.
• Manage accounts receivable activities, including tenant billing, cash applications, and monitoring outstanding balances.
• Review AP and AR aging reports and research outstanding or unusual items.
• Maintain accurate tenant ledgers and assist with resolving billing discrepancies.
• Assist with CAM, operating expense, property tax, insurance, and other tenant billings and reconciliations
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• Review property-level income and expenses for accuracy and investigate variances.
• Work closely with property management and other internal teams regarding accounting matters.
• Maintain accurate accounting records across multiple properties and legal entities.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial reporting packages.
• Support annual audits and provide requested schedules and documentation.
• Assist with budgeting, reporting, and other accounting projects as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2-5+ years of accounting experience.
• Prior experience within commercial real estate, property management, or real estate accounting preferred
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• Experience with retail properties is a plus.
• Yardi experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Familiarity with commercial leases, tenant billing, and CAM reconciliations is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple properties, deadlines, and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation and wants to continue developing within commercial real estate accounting
. This person should be comfortable handling AP and AR responsibilities while also taking ownership of broader Staff Accountant duties such as journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and property-level financial reporting.

Candidates with experience working for a commercial real estate owner/operator or property management company and prior exposure to Yardi and retail properties will be particularly well suited for the position.

Location: Santa Monica, CA