Overview:

We are a Southern California-based real estate asset management firm overseeing a portfolio of approximately 50 commercial and industrial properties with more than 240 tenants. We provide comprehensive property management and financial oversight services for high-net-worth investors and local family-owned portfolios, managing everything from accounting operations and financial reporting to tenant relations and owner communications.

We are seeking a dedicated full-time Commercial Property Accountant (Rent Manager) to take ownership of our property accounting and reconciliation processes using Rent Manager property management software. This role is heavily focused on bank reconciliations, journal entries, account accuracy, and month-end close activities across a growing portfolio of commercial and industrial properties.

The ideal candidate has strong bookkeeping fundamentals, experience working with commercial real estate portfolios, and an understanding of lease structures, tenant reimbursements, and property-level financial reporting. This position offers significant growth potential for candidates interested in expanding into financial reporting, portfolio analysis, and broader real estate accounting responsibilities.

Workload is concentrated during month-end close periods, particularly during the final week of each month and the first week of the following month, with an average workload of approximately 30–35 productive hours per week.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST | With one-hour unpaid break

Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for approximately 50 property bank accounts by matching transactions between bank statements and Rent Manager
• Create, review, and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial records and proper transaction coding
• Review bank statements, accounting records, and lease-related transactions to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding items
• Investigate unreconciled transactions and independently research appropriate account classifications and coding treatments
• Maintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of commercial and industrial properties
• Review and track tenant reimbursements, recoveries, and operating expense allocations in accordance with commercial lease structures
• Assist with accounting for common area maintenance (CAM), insurance recoveries, property tax reimbursements, and other tenant-billable expenses
• Complete month-end reconciliation activities within designated deadlines to support financial reporting delivery by the 10th–11th of each month
• Prepare and maintain reconciliation schedules, accounting checklists, and supporting documentation
• Communicate outstanding accounting questions, discrepancies, and required adjustments to management in a clear and organized manner
• Export financial reports from Rent Manager and assist with preparing owner reporting packages and presentation materials
• Utilize AI-powered tools such as Claude and ChatGPT to support financial report formatting, documentation, and accounting research
• Provide regular work summaries documenting completed tasks, progress, and hours worked
• Support additional accounting, reporting, and operational projects as the company continues to grow

Must-Have Requirements:

• Proven bookkeeping or accounting experience with strong expertise in bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close processes
• Experience working in property management accounting, real estate accounting, or commercial real estate environments
• Strong understanding of financial statements, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations
• Ability to independently investigate discrepancies and determine appropriate accounting treatment
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate financial records
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting strict deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Rent Manager property accounting software
• Experience working with commercial or industrial real estate portfolios
• Familiarity with triple-net (NNN) lease structures and tenant expense recoveries
• Experience with CAM reconciliations, insurance recoveries, and property tax allocations
• Experience preparing owner, investor, or asset management financial reports
• Familiarity with CRM systems and property management software platforms
• Experience utilizing AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT in accounting, reporting, or operational workflows

What Success Looks Like:

• Property accounts are consistently reconciled accurately and on time
• Financial reporting packages are delivered within established monthly deadlines
• Outstanding accounting issues are proactively identified and resolved
• Transaction coding remains accurate and consistent across the portfolio
• Management can rely on timely, organized, and accurate financial information to support decision-making

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work-from-home setup
• Immediate hiring opportunity
• Long-term position with growth potential
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note:

Please click the Apply button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be determined based on your performance throughout the application process. Candidates who complete all application requirements will receive priority review.