About the Senior Accountant Role at Robert Half

Robert Half is proud to partner with a premier commercial real estate firm in Santa Ana, California to find an exceptional Senior Accountant. This pivotal role oversees the financial operations of a diverse commercial real estate portfolio featuring retail centers, office buildings, and industrial properties. As a key member of the finance team, you'll ensure flawless accounting processes, regulatory compliance, and delivery of insightful financial reports that drive strategic business decisions.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in property accounting, capital expenditure management, and sophisticated financial analysis. This position offers the perfect platform for a seasoned accounting professional passionate about real estate finance to make a tangible impact. With Santa Ana's thriving commercial real estate market, you'll manage high-value assets while enjoying the benefits of working with Robert Half's extensive network and resources.

Why This Role Stands Out

This Senior Accountant position combines technical accounting mastery with strategic financial oversight. You'll handle complex transactions unique to commercial real estate—including tenant reimbursements, CAM reconciliations, and loan covenant compliance—while contributing to portfolio growth through acquisition integration. Join a collaborative team environment where your expertise directly influences bottom-line results.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant will lead comprehensive financial management across the commercial property portfolio:

• Oversee all financial operations for retail, office, and industrial properties, ensuring operational excellence.
• Prepare and rigorously review financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports on monthly, quarterly, and annual cadences.
• Manage end-to-end accounts payable and receivable processes, executing precise bank reconciliations.
• Track capital expenditures meticulously, ensuring proper capitalization and policy adherence.
• Develop robust annual budgets and perform detailed variance analyses to guide executive decision-making.
• Monitor loan compliance, accounting for amortizations and covenants with precision.
• Review tenant leases to guarantee accurate billing, handling rent escalations and reimbursement calculations flawlessly.
• Execute Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations and process specialized tenant billings.
• Maintain strict compliance with audit standards, internal controls, GAAP, and regulatory requirements while supporting tax filings.
• Drive process improvements and facilitate seamless integration of newly acquired properties.

Required Qualifications

To excel in this Senior Accountant role, candidates must demonstrate:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent; CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in commercial real estate accounting, ideally with multi-property portfolios.
• Advanced proficiency in property management software (Yardi, MRI, AppFolio) and Microsoft Excel.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, real estate-specific accounting principles, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven expertise in financial statement preparation, budgeting, variance analysis, and CAM reconciliations.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in loan accounting, capital projects, and tenant billing.
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication abilities to collaborate with property managers, auditors, and executives.

Robert Half Advantage: Our dedicated recruiters provide personalized career coaching, salary negotiation support, and access to exclusive opportunities in Santa Ana's competitive job market.

Why Join Us at Robert Half

Partnering with Robert Half means more than just a job—it's a career acceleration opportunity. Enjoy a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $110,000, comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) matching, generous PTO, and professional development reimbursements. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility in beautiful Santa Ana, CA, with proximity to Orange County's vibrant business district.

Robert Half specializes in placing top finance talent in commercial real estate accounting roles. We offer performance bonuses, career progression paths, and a supportive community of accounting professionals. Santa Ana's dynamic real estate market provides endless growth potential—join us to advance your career while contributing to portfolio success.

Apply today through Robert Half to secure your place in this high-impact Senior Accountant position. Keywords: commercial real estate accounting jobs Santa Ana, senior property accountant, Yardi accounting careers California.