Senior Investment Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Senior Investment Accountant

Location : Petaluma, California

About the Company

Join a well-established private real estate investment firm that’s been proudly rooted in Sonoma County for decades. The team manages a diverse portfolio of real estate investments with a commitment to integrity, collaboration, and long-term value creation. Enjoy the stability of an established firm with the close-knit culture of a small team — where your ideas matter, your work is valued, and your professional growth is encouraged.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Stability & Growth : Join a proven company with consistent performance and long-term investor relationships.

Supportive Culture : Collaborative, respectful, and people-first — genuine enjoyment in what they do.

Competitive Pay & Benefits : Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Beautiful Sonoma County Setting : Work and thrive in one of California’s most scenic regions.

About the Role

As the Senior Investment Accountant , you’ll play a key role in overseeing the financial health and reporting of a real estate investment portfolio. Reporting directly to the Controller, you’ll manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial analysis, and reporting that supports strategic investment decisions. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who takes pride in accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

Oversee all aspects of accounting for assigned investment entities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and reconciliations.

Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

Manage cash flow activities — monitor balances, forecast needs, and prepare fund transfers.

Coordinate annual tax preparation with external CPA firms, providing documentation and reviewing final adjustments.

Process portfolio payables and receivables, including investor distributions and intercompany transfers.

Prepare quarterly and annual lender and investor reports, ensuring compliance and clarity.

Maintain and update investment accounting systems (Yardi) to ensure accurate data and reporting.

Collaborate with the Controller, CFO, and investment team on various analyses and special projects.

Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal controls across all accounting functions.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with exposure to real estate or investment entities.

Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.

Proficiency with Yardi or similar software, and advanced Excel capabilities.

Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Ready to Inquire?

If you’re looking for a stable, rewarding accounting role in a collaborative environment — with room to grow and make an impact — we’d love to discuss this role with you.

Apply confidentially today to join a team that builds lasting value for their investors, partners, and communities.