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Description We are looking for a skilled Property Accountant to join our team in Los Angeles, California. This Contract position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to financial operations within the real estate industry. The ideal candidate will excel in managing accounts, preparing financial reports, and ensuring accuracy in property-related transactions. Responsibilities: - Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and portfolio-level reports. - Collaborate with Property Managers to address tenant accounting concerns, such as receivables and billing discrepancies. - Monitor and oversee the Accounts Receivable process, ensuring timely application of cash receipts and conducting tenant ledger reconciliations. - Manage the Accounts Payable process by reviewing invoice coding and maintaining a proper audit trail. - Track retail sales data and coordinate with the Lease Administration Manager to ensure timely billing. - Perform calculations for portfolio-level metrics, including late fees and management fees. - Review lease agreements to reconcile income and ensure accurate billing against rent rolls. - Supervise daily cash management activities, including auditing petty cash and updating cash balances. - Assist in annual budget preparation by calculating depreciation, amortization, debt service, and common area charges. - Prepare annual reconciliations for common area expenses and work with Property Management to address tenant inquiries. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. - Minimum of four years of experience in real estate accounting. - Proficiency in accrual accounting, month-end close processes, and general ledger management. - Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. - Familiarity with Yardi software is highly preferred. - Strong analytical abilities and knowledge of lease language and reconciliation calculations. - Excellent communication and customer service skills with a high degree of attention to detail. - Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining confidentiality. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

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