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Senior Property Accountant

Recruiting Solution Incorporated

Palo Alto, CA

Filed under Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

Full job description

Our client is a leading, privately held real estate investment firm with 30+ years of experience

delivering top-tier, risk-adjusted returns in major U.S. innovation markets. They manage ~$4.3B in assets across office, data centers, life sciences/lab, infill logistics, and specialized R&D properties in high-growth hubs like Silicon Valley, Seattle, Austin, Boston, Northern Virginia, and more. Our tenants include global leaders such as Apple, AWS, Disney, Equinix, Samsung, and Wells Fargo.


The firm is seeking a talented Senior Property Accountant to join their growing accounting team. As a key senior contributor, you'll handle complex accounting for property, fund, and partnership entities, review junior staff work, drive technical accuracy, and support our Controller and Assistant Controller in delivering timely, high-quality financial reporting.


What You'll D

  • Lead monthly GAAP and tax-basis closes for sophisticated property, fund, and partnership structure
  • Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, estimates, and close packages prepared by Accountant I/II team member
  • Prepare and analyze internal financial reports, variance explanations, and management insight
  • Serve as primary point of contact for assigned audits, coordinate directly with external auditors
  • Research and apply U.S. GAAP to complex/non-routine transactions, support adoption of new standards and firm policices
  • Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting procedure documentation
  • Mentor and coach junior accountants; contribute to process improvements for greater efficiency
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Property Management, Lease Administration, Treasury, and Investor Relation


What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fi
  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience (real estate, fund, or partnership accounting strongly preferr
  • Public accounting background is a plus
  • Solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication abilities
  • Proven ability to review work, provide constructive feedback, and mentor other
  • CPA (or progress toward CPA) prefer


Why Join us

Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and thoughtful problem-solving. We partner closely with investors, tenants, employees, and communities to build lasting va


Compensation & Benefits

  • salary: $110,000 – $150,000
  • Annual bonus 25% + equity
  • Comprehensive package: medical, dental, vision (VSP), 401(k) with safe harbor match, and

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If you're a detail-oriented senior accountant with real estate, property and/or fund expertise who thrives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment, please apply.


Recruiting Solution Incorporated (RSI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, or race.

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