Staff Accountant

About the role

Join a real estate investment firm with over 35 years of experience in multifamily properties. This position supports financial operations, ensuring accuracy in general ledger entries and compliance with accounting standards. You will contribute to the organization's financial integrity and assist with ongoing process improvements.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements for various real estate properties.
• Maintain general ledger entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile multiple accounts monthly and investigate any discrepancies found.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, including variance analysis.
• Track and report on property-related expenses, capital expenditures, rent collections, and tenant deposits.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing and vendor management.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation.
• Identify and suggest improvements for accounting processes and financial controls.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, ideally within real estate, property management, or investment firms.
• Strong understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and real estate accounting.

Nice to have

• CPA or equivalent certification.
• Experience from a Big 4 accounting firm.

Skills & tools

• Yardi
• MRI
• RealPage
• Claude
• ChatGPT
• Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel skills)

Practical notes

• Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
• This role is fully remote within LATAM.