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Staff Accountant

Vaco
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 / yr
United States, California, Rancho Bernardo
Mar 11, 2025
Job Summary: A well-established company in the real estate industry is seeking an Accountant to manage financial reporting and accounting functions for a portfolio of properties. This role involves auditing financial records, closing books, preparing statements, and maintaining accurate documentation. The Accountant will work closely with leadership, including the CFO, General Counsel, Controller, and Director of Investments, providing financial support as needed. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly financial reports along with supporting schedules. Process and review invoices for accuracy and proper coding. Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and conduct variance analyses. Ensure accuracy of special billings, property tax, and insurance invoices, verifying proper documentation. Review construction draw requests to confirm adequate supporting documentation. Work alongside the Controller to monitor and reconcile tenant accounts. Investigate unusual fluctuations in income and expenses, providing accounting support as necessary. Contribute to the annual budgeting process. Generate standard and ad hoc journal entries with appropriate backup documentation. Support external auditors and assist with special projects as needed. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 2-3 years of accounting experience, ideally within the real estate industry. Experience in construction accounting is a plus. Strong grasp of fundamental accounting principles and their application. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.