Staff Accountant - Property Management - Irvine at WSH Management, Inc. – Irvine, California

Location: Irvine, CA

Position Summary

WSH Management is currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join our accounting team at our Corporate Office in Irvine near John Wayne Airport.

Job Duties

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the organization’s accounting functions by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and reports. Responsibilities include managing bank reconciliations, reviewing and posting journal entries, processing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining financial records, and preparing monthly financial statement packets. This position also supports the completion of annual audits, handles owner and vendor inquiries, and assists with policy and procedure updates.

• Manage month-end close and reconciliation process for accrual basis financial statements.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements.
• Review daily cash balances and needs and approve cash disbursements.
• Review rent roll for accuracy. Follow up with Property Manager for any corrections.
• Review and track all financial deadlines including both financial preparation, loan payments, taxes, and insurance.
• Prepare additional financial reports as needed.
• Manage and coach Junior Accountant and ensure they are fulfilling their job duties.

Qualifications

While we are proud to offer on-the-job training for all positions, we prefer you to start with the following experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in preparing financial statements.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Bank reconciliation for multiple accounts.
• Skilled in reviewing A/R and A/P aging reports, rent rolls, and Gross Potential Rent (GPR) reports, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Proficiency in processing accounts payable and receivable, loan payments, and recurring journal entries.
• Proficient in Yardi or a similar property management/accounting system.
• Competence in personal computer skills, keyboard, 10 key, internet search, math, Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 including Word, Excel, Excel Pivot tables and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills and the ability to prioritize workload.
• Candidate will be required to pass a background and drug screening. (A conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from employment with WSH Management).
• Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

This is a full time position, 40 hours per week.

Compensation

About us

WSH Management has managed senior and multifamily properties since we began operations over 20 years ago and are very experienced in the management of both affordable and market rate apartment communities. We currently manage over 60 properties in California and have over 175 employees. Come join us!

WSH Management is a recipient of the 2022 Employee Choice Award, and we intend to continue this trend. We offer training programs and growth opportunities to our employees.

WSH Management provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. If needed, reasonable accommodations for the hiring process will be made.

WSH Management is a drug free workplace.

WSH Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V/SO

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying for this position, visit our Careers Page at www.wshmgmt.com or click “Apply” at the top of this ad.