Staff Accountant

Your new company

A privately held real estate owner‑operator with a strong presence in Southern California is seeking to add a Staff Accountant to support its growing multifamily residential portfolio. The organization operates a sizable, locally managed portfolio and is known for its hands‑on approach, operational discipline, and long‑term ownership strategy. This is a stable environment with direct access to senior leadership and opportunities for professional growth.

Your new role

As a Staff Accountant, you will support day‑to‑day accounting operations for a multifamily residential portfolio of approximately over 1,000 units. This is a hands‑on, property‑level accounting role, working closely with property management and leadership to ensure accurate financials, timely reporting, and strong internal controls.

You will manage general ledger activity for assigned properties, complete reconciliations, process accounts payable, support accounts receivable, and assist with monthly and quarterly reporting. The role also plays a key part in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting audits, and improving accounting processes as the portfolio continues to scale.

This position is based full‑time, in‑office, in LA.

What you'll need to succeed

• 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally within property management or real estate
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and financial statements
• Experience handling multiple properties or accounts simultaneously
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic formulas
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with property managers and leadership
• Experience with property management accounting software strongly preferred (AppFolio a plus)
• Multifamily accounting experience and familiarity with rent control environments is a plus

What you'll get in return

• Competitive base salary in the $65,000–$95,000 range, depending on experience
• Health benefits
• Exposure to a sizable, active multifamily portfolio
• Direct collaboration with leadership in a hands‑on ownership environment
• Long‑term growth potential within an established real estate organization

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to submit your resume or reach out directly to Daniela Giovannini for more information.