Staff Accountant

Description

Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to join a privately held real estate investment and development firm in Danville, California. In this role, you will contribute to core accounting operations across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use assets while supporting accurate financial reporting and timely month-end close activities. This position offers broad exposure to project accounting, entity-level reporting, and collaboration with internal leadership as well as external financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Record and post journal entries for development projects, operating companies, and investment-related entities to maintain accurate financial records.

• Support the monthly close process by preparing consolidations and reviewing financial activity across multiple properties and business entities.

• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet schedules, ensuring discrepancies are researched and resolved promptly.

• Compile reporting materials and supporting reconciliations for investors, lenders, and internal management teams.

• Assist in preparing financial statements and project-specific reports that reflect current operating and development performance.

• Create funding documentation, including capital call schedules and draw requests, for financing and investment partners.

• Set up new entities and projects within the accounting system and coordinate related banking and account administration needs.

• Track and reconcile vendor agreements and project contracts to support accurate accounting and payment oversight.

• Partner with auditors and support compliance reporting by organizing documentation and responding to information requests.

Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• At least 2 years of accounting experience, with general ledger responsibility preferred.

• Background in real estate, development, investment, property accounting, or a similar multi-entity environment is highly valued.

• Working knowledge of Yardi or another real estate accounting platform.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for reporting, analysis, and documentation.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and strong attention to detail.

• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a high level of professionalism and accountability.

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