Sr. Staff Accountant - San Diego, CA

Who we are: 

At Sunrise, we practice resident hospitality, focusing on what matters most: Helping people feel right at home. We are people people who pride ourselves in providing our residents with a Positive Living Experience.

Summary:

The Senior Staff Accountant will support and promote sound accounting operations and best practices throughout the company by routinely collaborating with our client companies, Accounts Payable and other Property Accounting professionals to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of recording, reporting, and reconciling all financial transactions.

About this role:

Responsible for accounting and financial reporting matters for all entities owned or managed by the company. Including: full-cycle property accounting, cash management and forecasting, solid banking experience, intermediate to advanced Excel, strong interpersonal skills and the drive to serve our internal and external clients.

This is a full-time remote position.

Hours are typically Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm 

What you’ll do - Includes but not limited to:

• Compiles and analyzes periodic financial statements and various accounting schedules for review by the CAO, ensuring that all client and internal PSG financial reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles and/or financial reporting standards.
• Makes appropriate journal entries in the general ledgers by checking calculations, reviewing basis for figures, and balancing and reconciling accounts. Ensures that all client and internal deposits are recorded in a timely manner.
• Reviews and reconciles accounting documents, researches, and resolves discrepancies as necessary. 
• Assists with banking as needed, to include initiating wire transfers, performing multi-factor authentication and ensuring timely approval of outgoing payments.
• Reviews budget reports and assists clients and other internal departments to prepare annual budgets.
• Assists lenders, auditors, and clients with various requests for quarterly financials, external audits, or data for tax preparation. 
• Reports state and municipal tax returns, i.e.: sales and use tax, personal property tax, and rental unit business tax statements. 
• Contributes to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Communicates with clients, their team members as well as PSG team members, key business stakeholders, and others to answer questions, provide support, and ensure timely completion of accounting tasks.
• Completes ad hoc financial and administrative reports and analysis as needed, and other accounting duties and support of junior staff as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned. 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business from an accredited College or University and 3-5 years of property management experience are required.
• Must be computer literate including an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and other Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of Entrata, RealPage, or other property management accounting software preferred. 

• Must have reliable transportation available and have a valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance, as travel to meetings or other locations may be required.

• Focused with high attention to detail
• Curious and proactive
• Growth-oriented and well-organized
• Disciplined and self sufficient
• A strong communicator
• Tech savvy

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time-Off/Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What is Next?

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Sunrise Management is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.