Senior Accountant – Real Estate Investment Firm | Robert Half Careers

Join a thriving, vertically integrated real estate investment firm in San Francisco, CA, through Robert Half's exclusive partnership. As a Senior Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in corporate accounting, investment-level reporting, and operational excellence. This full-time hybrid position offers stability, growth, and exposure to high-profile projects in one of the nation's most dynamic real estate markets.

About the Role

Robert Half is excited to present this Senior Accountant opportunity at a well-established real estate investment firm headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States. With a proven track record in acquisitions, asset management, construction, and development, the firm is expanding its finance team to handle increased activity. Reporting to the accounting leadership, you'll manage key functions like monthly close processes, joint-venture reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with construction and development teams.

This role is ideal for seasoned accountants seeking hands-on involvement in real estate deals without prior construction draw experience—comprehensive training and templates are provided. Enjoy a hybrid work model in a modern office, fostering work-life balance while outsourcing routine AP tasks. Perfect for professionals passionate about real estate accounting, GAAP compliance, job costing, and process optimization in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

In this dynamic Senior Accountant position, your contributions will directly impact the firm's financial health and growth trajectory:

• Thoroughly review invoices from an outsourced AP team, ensuring precise coding and approval for payment processing.
• Drive monthly financial reporting cycles, preparing comprehensive packages for joint-venture partners with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support construction draws by leveraging provided training, templates, and guidelines—no prior expertise required.
• Handle core daily accounting tasks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and meticulous bank reconciliations.
• Contribute to job costing initiatives for ongoing development and capital projects, enhancing project profitability insights.
• Compile and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting packages to stakeholders and leadership.
• Liaise seamlessly with external audit and tax providers to facilitate smooth annual compliance processes.
• Maintain partner capital accounts, perform waterfall calculations, and monitor distributions.
• Scrutinize loan and partnership agreements to verify ongoing compliance and flag potential issues.
• Engage in special projects, process improvements, and ad-hoc analysis to streamline operations and support firm-wide initiatives.

Required Qualifications

To excel as a Senior Accountant with this premier real estate firm via Robert Half, candidates should possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in real estate, investment firms, or similar sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Yardi, QuickBooks, or MRI software is a plus.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, joint-venture accounting, and real estate-specific financial practices.
• Proven track record in financial reporting, reconciliations, and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and ability to thrive in fast-paced settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills for partnering with construction, development, audit, and tax teams.
• Experience with partner capital tracking, waterfalls, or compliance reviews highly desirable.

If you're a detail-oriented accountant ready to advance in real estate finance, this role offers unparalleled exposure and stability.

Why Join Us?

This Senior Accountant position stands out in San Francisco's competitive job market for its blend of compensation, culture, and career growth:

• Financial Rewards: $80K–$110K base salary plus 10–20% performance bonus.
• Generous Time Off: 3 weeks PTO to recharge and maintain balance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical (PPO/HMO), 401(k) matching.
• Flexible Hybrid Schedule: Work from a state-of-the-art San Francisco office with remote options.
• Work-Life Harmony: Low-level tasks outsourced, focusing on high-impact strategic work.
• Supportive Culture: Family-oriented team with deep industry expertise.
• Exciting Projects: Involvement in marquee developments and investments resilient to market volatility.

Partner with Robert Half to elevate your career. Apply now and connect with JC del Rosario on LinkedIn for personalized insights. Keywords: Senior Accountant jobs San Francisco, real estate accounting careers CA, joint venture reporting roles, hybrid finance positions Bay Area.