Senior Staff Accountant II (Irvine)

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant II
Location: Irvine, CA 92612
Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 Salary/year
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day

Description

Position Overview

The Senior Staff Accountant II will manage financial reporting, audits, and compliance for a developer portfolio, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all accounting functions. This role includes supervising a Staff Accountant, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and handling complex property-related transactions.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $95,000–$105,000 annually (DOE)
• Full-time schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and 15 paid company holidays
• Training programs and growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Financial

• Manage month-end close and reconciliation process for accrual basis financial statements with strict deadlines.
• Review and distribute monthly financial statements; ensure timely delivery of all reporting to clients, lenders, and investors.
• Analyze property-related transactions for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and reasonableness.
• Track and review financial deadlines including loan payments, taxes, insurance, and other key items.
• Prepare, maintain, and post recurring monthly and accrual journal entries.
• Review lender statements and monitor reserve balances for insurance and property tax payments.
• Review rent roll/GPR for accuracy; follow up with Property Manager for corrections.
• Review A/P Aging reports for accuracy and timely reimbursable payments to corporate entity.
• Prepare annual 571-L and/or 571-R filings to Counties and AOE filings to CTCAC.
• Coordinate and respond to lender inquiries on annual review requests, loan payments, escrow analysis, insurance renewals, and property tax payments.
• Monitor and coordinate annual invoices from the developer for residual receipts payments, loan servicing fees, lender administrative fees, and managing general partner fees.
• Track and prepare reserve withdrawal requests and financial certifications for lender reimbursements.
• Communicate and coordinate with property managers, regional managers, portfolio asset managers, lenders, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support for operations, including updating policies and procedures, correspondence, and filing.
• Prepare additional financial reports and ad hoc projects as assigned by Controller, President, or Vice Presidents.

Audits & Taxes

• Monitor and assist with audit requests, including preparation of schedules/reports, support data, and testing of internal controls.
• Review draft audits and record adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Respond to CPA audit inquiries within 1–2 days.

Supervision of Staff Accountant

• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Support and guide staff to build rapport and foster collaboration.
• Organize workflow and ensure clarity of duties and delegated tasks.

Abilities

• Strong command of the English language, including grammar and sentence structure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with strict reporting deadlines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting best practices.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Attention to detail in all aspects of job performance.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Daily review of emails and respond within 24 hours.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professionalism under all circumstances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required ; Accounting degree preferred.
• 3 years supervising staff accountants required
• 3–5 years of related accounting experience; property management required .
• 3–5 years of property management software experience; Yardi preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance (position may require driving).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and property management software applications.
• Present a neat, clean, and professional appearance at all times.
• Comply with expectations outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Full-time position: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM.

About Us

WSH Management has managed senior and multifamily properties since we began operations over 26 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 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.

Compensation details: 95000-105000 Yearly Salary

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