Matlen Silver is hiring: Accountant in San Francisco

Position

Position Title: Accountant

Location: San Francisco, California 94111

Duration: 06-12 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion)

Overview

The Investment Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting and financial reporting functions related to investment portfolios, joint ventures, and fund accounting. This involves performing complex reconciliations, maintaining capital accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. This is an intermediate role requiring strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities with moderate supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Review monthly income distribution, capital funding and monthly financial reports from third party property accountants in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform monthly intercompany cash clearing reconciliation; quarterly capital funding reconciliation to fix asset reports and prepare quarterly NOI (Net Operating Income) analysis.
• Understand SLR rent processes and be able to identify and resolve errors effectively.
• Collaborate with Asset Management, Property Management, Tax, and internal and external auditors to support audit and tax compliance activities.
• Analyze and resolve discrepancies in capital accounts, distributions, and partner equity transactions.
• Assist in process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency of accounting workflows.
• Maintain detailed documentation and ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies.
• Support ad hoc accounting projects and special assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in investment accounting, fund accounting, or real estate accounting — Required.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting and capital reconciliation.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Yardi or similar) and Microsoft Excel (advanced skills preferred).
• Knowledge of GAAP and experience working with auditors required.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities under deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience with real estate investments or private equity funds.
• Familiarity with tax reporting requirements related to partnerships and LLCs.
• CPA or progress toward certification is a plus.

About Matlen Silver

Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at: info@matlensilver.com or 908-393-8600.