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Job Title: General Ledger Analyst
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Los Angeles, CA - daily commute to 90025
Job Summary:
The General Ledger (GL) Analyst is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records across a portfolio of commercial real estate properties and entities. This role supports month-end close, reconciliations, lender reporting, and tax preparation while ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
Responsibilities:
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet and sub-ledger reconciliations to supporting documentation, lender requirements, and external reports.
- Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate documentation and approvals to support accurate financial reporting and close processes.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
- Support lender reporting, financial covenant compliance, and audit requests.
- Assist with tax return preparation by compiling schedules and supporting reconciliations.
- Analyze account activity, resolve discrepancies, and research variances as needed.
- Support AP/AR, property accounting, and other finance functions as required.
- Contribute to process improvements and special projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 2 years of accounting or general ledger experience (real estate or multi-entity environment preferred).
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with MRI Software, or similar systems a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines.