Property Accountant Jobs in California

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Property Accountant provides property accounting support to our client's commercial real estate portfolio, including office and retail properties. This role works closely with the property managers and the operations team on a daily basis, serving as a key partner to ensure accurate financials, timely reporting, and seamless property-level coordination.

• Partner with property managers and the operations team daily on expense coding, budget tracking, and property-level financial activity
• Serves as the primary point of contact for resolving PO-related discrepancies
• Participate in regular property team meetings to stay aligned on upcoming expenditures, tenant issues, and capital project
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts for assigned commercial properties
• Calculate and reconcile CAM, real estate tax, and insurance recovery billings; review annual tenant reconciliation statements
• Assist with annual operating and capital budget preparation
• Prepare budget-to-actual and prior-year variance reports with narrative explanations for finance review
• Conduct mid-year reforecast and capital budget updates
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–5 years of accounting experience in commercial real estate
• Experience with property management software (e.g., Yardi, CoStar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling) and Google Workspace
• Solid understanding of GAAP and commercial real estate accounting principles
• Prior experience in a client-facing or third-party management environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple commercial properties/portfolios simultaneously
• Professional communication skills for regular interaction with property managers, finance and operations teams
• Ability to meet tight deadlines aligned with month-end/year-end close and client reporting cycles
• Commitment to client service, characterized by proactive and solution-oriented responsiveness

COMPENSATION

• The minimum salary for the Property Accountant position is $85,000 annually with bonus eligibility and the maximum salary for the position is $90,000 annually with bonus eligibility. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).