Job Description
Job DescriptionSenior Accountant - Real Estate Investment FirmPalo Alto, CA (Hybrid)
Our client is a leading, privately held real estate investment firm with 30+ years of experience delivering top-tier, risk-adjusted returns in major U.S. innovation markets. They manage ~$4.3B in assets across office, data centers, life sciences/lab, infill logistics, and specialized R&D properties in high-growth hubs like Silicon Valley, Seattle, Austin, Boston, Northern Virginia, and more. Our tenants include global leaders such as Apple, AWS, Disney, Equinix, Samsung, and Wells Fargo.We're seeking a talented Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team. As a key senior contributor, you'll handle complex accounting for property, fund, and partnership entities, review junior staff work, drive technical accuracy, and support our Controller and Assistant Controller in delivering timely, high-quality financial reporting.
What You'll Do:
- Lead monthly GAAP and tax-basis closes for sophisticated property, fund, and partnership structures
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, estimates, and close packages prepared by Accountant I/II team members
- Prepare and analyze internal financial reports, variance explanations, and management insights
- Serve as primary point of contact for assigned audits, coordinate directly with external auditors
- Research and apply U.S. GAAP to complex/non-routine transactions, support adoption of new standards and firm policies
- Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting procedure documentation
- Mentor and coach junior accountants; contribute to process improvements for greater efficiency and scalability
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Property Management, Lease Administration, Treasury, and Investor Relations
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience (real estate, fund, or partnership accounting strongly preferred)
- Public accounting background a plus
- Solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication abilities
- Proven ability to review work, provide constructive feedback, and mentor others
- CPA (or progress toward CPA) preferred
Why Join? Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and thoughtful problem-solving. We partner closely with investors, tenants, employees, and communities to build lasting value.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary: $110,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Semi-annual bonuof 25% + performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive package: medical, dental, vision (VSP), 401(k) with safe harbor match, and more
If you're a detail-oriented accountant with real estate or fund expertise who thrives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Recruiting Solution Incorporated (RSI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, or race.