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Staff Accountant

Kearny Mesa Location
Full-Time / in office

Summary:

The Staff Accountant is a key member of PSRS’s finance and operations team, overseeing a broad range of accounting functions across multiple entities. This role requires accuracy, attention to detail, discretion in handling sensitive financial information, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced commercial real estate environment. The Staff Accountant works closely with executive leadership, loan producers, and portfolio management staff and must bring strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.

Core Responsibilities

General Account & Reporting:

• Maintain working files for all accounts
• Assist in month-end/year-end close processes for multiple entities and annual audits
• Daily online monitoring of bank accounts
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and intercompany transactions
• Other basic accounting, reporting, and auditing duties

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Process and code vendor invoices, manage approvals, and issue payments via ACH, wire, and check
• Monitor and reconcile Positive Pay exceptions across multiple bank accounts
• Track and process loan origination fees, referral fees, and closing proceeds
• Manage COBRA and employee benefit premium payments and recordkeeping in coordination with the HR department
• Process annual 1099 filings.

Loan Servicing Support:

• Assist with the collection of mortgage payments, deposits, and posting
• Coordinate with portfolio managers and loan administrators on loan-level accounting, including reserve accounts, ACH payment setups, and escrow disbursements
• Track wire activity related to loan fundings, closings, and fee collections
• Assist with remittance processing for institutional lender correspondents

Vendor & Contract Management:

• Manage relationships with third-party service providers (e.g., CoStar, Endsight, FedEx)
• Review and process subscription and service invoices; track contract terms and renewals

 

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate, mortgage, or financial services
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and bank reconciliations

Preferred:

• Experience in commercial real estate finance or mortgage banking
• Experience with accounting (e.g. MRI) and loan servicing software (e.g. FICS) is a plus
• Familiarity with institutional lender reporting requirements
• Exposure to Positive Pay systems and ACH/wire transfer processes

 

Key Attributes

• High integrity and discretion with confidential financial information
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Effective communicator with cross-functional teams, including producers, closers, and executive leadership

 

PSRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive salary & benefits package.

Compensation for this role: $60,000 - $70,000 annually, depending on experience.