Senior Accountant

San Diego, CA

A growing real estate platform is seeking a Senior Accountant to support both corporate and property-level accounting operations across a multi-entity portfolio. This individual will take ownership of complex accounting functions including month-end close, financial reporting, cash management, intercompany accounting, payroll accounting, and process improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment, improving systems and workflows, and serving as a key partner to leadership as the company continues to grow.

Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end close processes across corporate and property entities, ensuring deadlines and reporting standards are met
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including KPI reporting and detailed budget-versus-actual commentary
• Perform multi-entity accounting, including intercompany allocations and reconciliations
• Oversee cash management activities, petty cash, expense controls, and company-wide accounts payable batches
• Review and approve expenses prior to payment release, ensuring proper checks and balances across accounting workflows
• Support budgeting, financial planning, cost accounting, and management decision-making
• Oversee payroll accounting, including payroll journal entries, account reconciliations, and cost allocations
• Support accounting activities related to property acquisitions, including onboarding and checklist coordination
• Assist with financial closeout and offboarding activities related to property dispositions
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures across accounting functions
• Identify opportunities to improve financial visibility, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Mentor internal accounting staff and offshore accounting resources
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, documentation standards, and sensitive information security
• Support annual financial reviews, year-end close processes, and reporting for executive leadership and CPA partners
• Manage annual 1099 and 1098 filing processes

Requirements:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within real estate, property management, or a multi-entity environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Experience with intercompany accounting, cash management, payroll accounting, and accounts payable oversight
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working within accounting and financial reporting systems
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience mentoring or managing accounting team members and/or offshore resources preferred
• CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required