Senior Accountant

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

About the Company

A growing commercial real estate investment and asset management firm based in Los Angeles with a national footprint. The team is committed to excellence, innovation, and long-term impact in the housing sector. They offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment where professionals are empowered to lead, collaborate, and grow.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with specialized experience in multifamily real estate. This role will be responsible for financial oversight of a portfolio of assets, including coordination with internal teams, joint venture partners, and lenders. The position is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in financial reporting, capital accounting, and compliance—particularly in affordable housing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and assist with internal and external reporting
• Manage bank reconciliations and oversee capital expenditures and reimbursement schedules
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly distributions, wire transfers, and approvals
• Support joint venture communications, including financial reviews, equity tracking, and cash flow modeling
• Ensure compliance with lender requirements and upload necessary reporting
• Assist with property tax, sales/use tax, and franchise tax filings
• Help develop and monitor property-level budgets and projections
• Participate in acquisitions, dispositions, and entity-level setups and closures
• Collaborate cross-functionally with asset managers, compliance, and investment teams
• Support vendor invoice processing and insurance claim tracking
• Prepare documentation for audits and regulatory bodies as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, ideally within real estate or affordable housing sectors
• Strong understanding of capital accounting, financial compliance, and JV structures
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with property management or accounting platforms (e.g., RealPage a plus)
• Comfortable working with internal stakeholders and third-party partners
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and project management skills

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