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Development Property Accountant Jobs in California

Howard CDM

Property Accountant

Bellflower, CA · On-site

$64K - $84K/yr

Property Accountant Howard CDM Bellflower, CA Full-Time | Exempt About Howard CDM Howard CDM is a commercial construction, development, and property management company committed to delivering high ...

Howard CDM

Property Accountant

Bellflower, CA · On-site

$64K - $84K/yr

Property Accountant Howard CDM • Bellflower, CA • Full-Time | Exempt About Howard CDM Howard CDM is a commercial construction, development, and property management company committed to delivering ...

kidder

Senior Property Accountant

Irvine, CA · On-site

$85K - $104K/yr

JOB SUMMARY The Sr. Property Accountant will work to meet the financial and reporting demands of ... Willingness for professional development and continual learning WORK ENVIRONMENT * This is a ...

Meissner Commercial Real Estate Services

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Commercial Property Accountant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$35 - $37/hr

Accountants are required to update property notes as needed within "Important Property Information ... Maintains professional development through eLearning and other training resources. * Other duties ...

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RSI

Staff Accountant

San Mateo, CA · Hybrid

$90K - $95K/yr

The Development Accountant will work closely with professionals across Development, Property Accounting, Property Management, Asset Management, and Finance, giving you the opportunity to understand ...

RSI

Senior Accountant

Mountain View, CA · Hybrid

$110K - $150K/yr

Senior Property Accountant - Real Estate Investment Firm Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid) Our client is a ... specialized R&D properties in high-growth hubs like Silicon Valley, Seattle, Austin, Boston ...

Kidder Mathews

Senior Property Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

... development, evaluation and disciplinary action of employees * Provide mentoring, coaching ... Partner with Property Accountant(s) to ensure accurate and on time accounting deliverables * Review ...

Kidder Mathews

Senior Property Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

... development, evaluation and disciplinary action of employees * Provide mentoring, coaching ... Partner with Property Accountant(s) to ensure accurate and on time accounting deliverables * Review ...

Kidder Mathews

Senior Property Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

... development, evaluation and disciplinary action of employees * Provide mentoring, coaching ... Partner with Property Accountant(s) to ensure accurate and on time accounting deliverables * Review ...

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What is the difference between Development Property Accountant vs Construction Accountant?

AspectDevelopment Property AccountantConstruction Accountant
Primary FocusFinancial management of real estate development projectsFinancial tracking of construction costs and budgets
Work EnvironmentReal estate development firms, property management companiesConstruction companies, general contractors
Required CredentialsAccounting degree, CPA preferred, real estate or development experienceAccounting degree, CPA, construction industry experience

The Development Property Accountant primarily manages financials related to real estate development projects, focusing on budgets, forecasts, and project profitability. In contrast, the Construction Accountant specializes in tracking construction costs, managing budgets, and ensuring financial accuracy during the building phase. Both roles require strong accounting skills and industry-specific knowledge, but their focus areas differ within the real estate and construction sectors.

Infographic showing various Development Property Accountant job openings in California as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Hybrid job distribution.

Property Accountant

San Mateo, CA • On-site

Prometheus Real Estate Group
Real Estate • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Prometheus Real Estate Groupexternal

$70K - $91K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

ABOUT PROMETHEUS
Founded in 1965, Prometheus is the largest privately held owner of apartments in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a portfolio of over 13,000 apartments in the Silicon Valley, Portland, and Seattle regions. We invest in real estate long-term and the focus on enduring quality drives every element of what we do - from our selection of locations to design decisions, reinvestments into our Neighborhoods and our operating strategy.
We are proud to be a Certified B Corporation, part of a group of companies that meets the highest standards for using business as a force for good. We have more than 500 Prometheans, and have a home office in San Mateo, with satellite offices in Portland, Oregon, and in the Bay Area. We are a vertically integrated company with four main core competencies in-house: acquisitions/investments, development, value-add renovations, and operations/property management. Prometheus has a long history of award-winning approaches to what we do, receiving over 100 awards for design and excellence including Fortune Magazine's list of 100 Best Small & Medium Companies, the 100 Best Workplaces for Women and Best Places to Work in the Bay Area.
OUR PURPOSE
We are focused on Good Living for the Greater Good. This means providing a true sense of home and belonging for our Neighbors, Clients and Prometheans and giving our time and resources to bring positive change locally and beyond. It also means supporting you in your career goals with the very best working experience, and that starts with us having fun in the work we do together.
YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT
Prometheus is seeking a motivated individual to join our accounting team as a Property Accountant. The Property Accountant performs real estate accounting duties for operating and development properties including but not limited to maintenance and analysis of accounting records; preparing monthly financial reports and cash flow projections and other reports as required by management or owners.
  • Financial and Reporting - Prepare and review property financial statements and related supporting documents to ensure the financial statements are correct and in conformity with GAAP; prepare a monthly financial summary analysis and participate in monthly financial review meetings, demonstrating an understanding of the financial results of the assigned portfolio; prepare loan compliance reports and assist with annual budgets.
  • Property Accounting - Complete month-end close activities in accordance with monthly accounting close calendar and month-end review checklist, ensuring items are completed within defined deadlines and all journals are posted timely and accurately; Maintain accounting records for residential and commercial properties including recording journal entries, preparing financial statements, variance review and bank reconciliation; prepare balance sheet reconciliations and review trial balances to ensure all activity is properly classified in the property level general ledgers.
  • Audit/Tax/& Other Responsibilities - Provide year-end compliance audit and/or tax return workpapers; assist the Tax Department in preparation of tax working papers, tax projections, audit packages, and fixed asset schedules.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
The Property Accountant must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Education & Experience - High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred. Minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting experience; real estate accounting experience with use of property management software a bonus.
  • Core Competencies - Strong working knowledge of issues, procedures and practices associated with property management, real estate, construction and partnership accounting.
  • Technical Competencies - Must possess basic computational skills. Must be able to prepare and analyze data figures and transcriptions generated by a computer. Computer proficient in Windows, MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, OneSite; Hands-on experience with property management / job cost accounting system such as Sage, OneSite or Yardi preferred.
  • Your Cultural Traits - Although we're a highly dispersed organization by the nature of our business, our Prometheans are strongly united by our Purpose, Mission and our Cultural Traits. These are the defining characteristics of a Promethean: Team Oriented, Communicator, Entrepreneurial, Passionate, Self-Starter, Creative, Principled, and Brand Ambassador.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
We offer a variety of benefits that take compensation well beyond a paycheck. This includes traditional benefits and benefits you might not expect or know about. The provided salary range is based on a number of factors, including location, job-related skills, experience and qualifications.
Compensation
  • Pay Range: $76,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus Plan

Benefits & Perks
  • Medical; Vision; Dental:100% Company-paid plans (including eligible dependents) and affordable buy-up options
  • Life Insurance; Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; Long Term Disability
  • Behavioral Health Program Accessible 24/7
  • Tax-Free Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
  • Recognition & Rewards Program (Torch)
  • Vacation: 10 days per year with accrual increasing over time
  • Anniversary Vacation: 40-hour Vacation Granted at Tenured Milestones
  • Sick Leave: 9 days per year
  • 12 paid holidays, including your birthday!
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Tenure-based Housing discounts
  • Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonus
  • Hybrid Work Schedule

Learn more about these and other perks of being a Promethean by exploring our full Benefits Guide
Prometheus is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under Federal Employment Laws, please check out these FMLA, EEO, and EPPA pages.

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