Accounting Supervisor / Accounting Manager – Real Estate

Location: San Francisco, CA

Schedule: 4 days/week onsite (parking provided)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established real estate investment and property management organization based in San Francisco. They manage a diverse portfolio of properties and pride themselves on delivering accurate, timely financial reporting while maintaining a collaborative and supportive team culture.

Position Overview

The Accounting Supervisor / Manager will help oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a portfolio of properties, with a primary focus on reviewing reconciliations and financial statements. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment, enjoys providing oversight, and brings strong discipline and accuracy to financial review. This person may help manage a team and will play a key role in ensuring accounting integrity and timeliness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for assigned real estate portfolio
• Review and approve property-level financial statements, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activity
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to staff accountants (with potential for direct reports)
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• Partner closely with property management and operations teams to support business needs
• Assist with audits, reporting packages, and ad-hoc analysis
• Support process improvements to drive efficiency in a high-volume accounting environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; real estate experience strongly preferred
• Experience reviewing financials and reconciliations in a high-volume setting
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems such as Yardi, MRI, RealPage, or similar
• Solid understanding of GAAP
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Excellent communication and collaborative mindset