Property Accountant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support the financial operations of our growing and well-established Property Managment client across various areas, including payables, receivables, payroll, and general ledger activities. This temp-to-hire role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting reporting functions for a portfolio of residential properties.Key Responsibilities: • Oversee daily and periodic financial entries related to vendor payments, revenue tracking, payroll processing, and journal entries. • Prepare and reconcile multiple bank statements on a monthly basis. • Support periodic financial close processes (monthly, quarterly, and yearly), including reconciliations and financial report preparation. • Conduct financial performance analysis to identify patterns, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement; provide actionable insights to leadership. • Deliver concise, accurate financial summaries and operational metrics to senior executives to guide business decisions. • Collaborate with site teams to develop and review property-level budgets and forecasts. • Maintain well-organized documentation and ensure proper file retention practices are followed. • Participate in broader financial initiatives or corporate-level accounting tasks as needed.Required Skills & Qualifications: • In-depth experience with accounting practices related to residential real estate management, development entities, and corporate structures. • Capable of producing and interpreting financial information for senior-level stakeholders. • Solid grasp of property-related taxation and its impact on financial operations. • Familiarity with standard accounting principles (GAAP). • Proficient in property and general accounting platforms such as Yardi, NetSuite, or similar systems. • Strong numerical reasoning, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy. • Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and deadlines. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.