Senior Accountant (Real Estate)

Company: GHJ
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description GHJ Search & Staffing is working with a leading multifamily housing investment firm that’s looking to add a Senior Accountant to their team. The company operates across 15 states and 30 high-growth markets—and they’re ranked among the Top 50 largest multifamily owners/operators nationwide. It’s a great opportunity to join a stable, growing company with a strong reputation in the industry. Position Overview: The Senior Accountant will support the financial management and reporting of their affordable housing portfolio. This role is highly visible and collaborative, working closely with joint venture partners, asset managers, lenders, and internal teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, capital management, and compliance. Key Responsibilities: Banking & Reconciliations Download and reconcile bank statements for rehab, operating, and reserve accounts. Distributions & Capital Management Process monthly and quarterly distributions, including wire transfers and approvals. Manage capital calls and lender draws (Capex, replacement reserves, repairs, green improvements). Maintain and reimburse Capex schedules. Lender, Tax & Compliance Reporting Upload monthly and quarterly reports to lenders. Coordinate real estate and personal property tax payments and filings. Handle quarterly franchise tax and sales/use tax filings, including certified mail requirements. Budgeting & Projections Assist with below-the-line budgeting items. Support JV partners with annual cash flow projections. Operational & Transaction Support Support acquisitions and dispositions (journal entries, proration/true-ups, waterfall reviews). Assist with property management transitions and COA mapping. Prepare financials for housing authorities and respond to audit and tax requests. Investigate duplicate payments, process vendor invoices, and assist with insurance claims. Qualifications: 5 years of accounting experience, ideally within real estate, multifamily, or affordable housing. Public accounting experience is a plus Strong background in financial reporting, reconciliations, and JV accounting. Hands-on experience with distributions, capital calls, and lender reporting. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical. Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally. Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus eligibility Benefits Include: - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance GHJSS LI-MO1 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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