Senior Property Accountant

Company: Vaco by Highspring
Location: National City
Posted on: February 23, 2026

Job Description:

Title: Senior Commercial Property Accountant Company: Commercial Real Estate Investment Firm Compensation: $100K - $125K/yr Location: La Jolla, CA • On-site Overview Our client, a private commercial real estate investment firm, is looking for an experienced Senior Property Accountant to oversee financial operations across a diverse portfolio of properties. This hands-on role works closely with senior leadership and serves as a key point of contact for property accounting matters. Key Responsibilities General Ledger & Financial Reporting • Manage full accounting cycle for multiple properties and related entities • Prepare and review monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP • Perform month-end closings, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries • Produce Budget vs. Actual reports with detailed commentary on key financial metrics • Oversee treasury operations, monitor cash balances, and execute payments • Maintain lease data in accounting system, including new leases and amendments • Calculate and bill Percentage Rent based on lease terms and tenant data • Conduct year-end reconciliations and ensure accurate allocation of expenses • Ensure timely posting of tenant charges, including adjustments • Manage full Accounts Payable workflow and ensure timely vendor payments • Track project-related allowances and process draw requests • Maintain tax and payment schedules to avoid penalties • Serve as financial point of contact for tenant inquiries • Process receipts and oversee Accounts Receivable aging reports • Handle manual payments and off-cycle processing as needed Qualifications Education & Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred) • 5 years of progressive commercial property accounting experience • Experience managing full-cycle accounting for multiple properties • Advanced proficiency in property accounting software (e.g., Yardi Voyager) • Knowledge of retail lease structures, Percentage Rent, and common lease clauses • Microsoft Excel proficient for analysis and reconciliations • Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and identify trends • Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative office environment Vaco by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. - California residents may access Vaco by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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.

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