Staff Accountant-Corporate Accounting | Real Estate

Company: Recruiting Resources, Inc.
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description A leading, institutionally backed real estate investment organization is seeking a Corporate Staff Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting team in Los Angeles. This role supports a complex portfolio of real estate investments and offers hands-on exposure to sophisticated partnership accounting, SOX controls, and GAAP reporting within a highly collaborative environment. It is ideal for an individual who wants to deepen their technical skill set, gain visibility across the organization, and grow within a well-resourced, high-performing finance function. *$85:-$100K base ($105-$120K Total Comp 1st Year) *Hybrid 3 days/week in office Responsibilities: Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting analyses. Perform daily accounting operations, including financial reporting activities and SOX-related internal controls. Review and process monthly financial packages from third-party property managers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Reconcile general ledger balances to sub-ledgers and detailed supporting schedules. Prepare monthly variance analysis and management reporting in accordance with internal control requirements. Review loan draws and record funding-related journal entries, ensuring proper project and GL coding. Partner cross-functionally and with external service providers to ensure timely and accurate transaction recording. Assist with the implementation of new accounting processes and the continuous improvement of existing workflows. Prepare audit support and respond to requests from internal and external auditors. Troubleshoot and resolve escalated accounting issues. Maintain and update standard operating procedures for key accounting processes. Provide ad hoc reporting and special project support to senior finance leadership. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. 2 years of relevant accounting experience. Strong working knowledge of GAAP, including consolidations and real estate accounting. Public accounting (Big 4) experience preferred. Advanced Excel skills required; experience with Yardi or other real estate accounting systems preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytically minded. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Team-oriented mindset with a desire to learn, take ownership, and grow.

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