Corporate Accountant - 5491

About this role

Guardian Real Estate Services LLC has an immediate need for a Full-Time Corporate Accountant to join our experienced and committed team at our Portland Home Office!

This position is ideal for someone who desires to be in the real estate field and has had 2 or more years experience in accounting handling financials for multiple entities. Guardian is a stable and growing organization with professional growth opportunity.

Benefits: Medical/Vision/Prescription Insurance, Dental Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care FSA, Life/AD&D Insurance, Employer-matched 401-K, 15 days of Vacation Time per year, 1 hour of Sick Time for every 30 hours worked, 11 Paid Holidays + 1 Birthday Holiday and +1 Flex Holiday, Employee Assistance Program.

Position Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Corporate Accountant, to apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare accurate, timely financial statements for Guardian’s corporate entities. The Corporate Accountant ensures that all schedules and reports accurately reflect financial activity and complies with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company policies, and internal control procedures.

This role supports organizational decision‑making by preparing and interpreting financial reports, monitoring compliance, and assisting with audits, tax reporting, and special accounting projects.

This position is primarily stationed at the Guardian Home Office in downtown Portland, however, remote work, full or part time, may be considered.

Qualification Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative, but not exclusive of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
One to two (1–2) years of related accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
CPA or CMA certification preferred
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
Experience with general ledger accounting and financial statement preparation
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups
Experience with accounting software; Yardi preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries and post transactions to general ledger accounts
Analyze financial data related to assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses and prepare balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports
Review, investigate, and resolve discrepancies, errors, and inconsistencies in financial records and reports
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review
Monitor compliance with GAAP, internal accounting controls, and company policies
Distribute expenditures, receipts, receivables, and other transactions in accordance with established schedules
Assist with preparation of federal, state, and local tax reports and other regulatory filings
Support year-end close activities and assist with audit preparation and auditor requests
Analyze trends, variances, and financial results; prepare narrative explanations as needed
Assist with implementation and maintenance of accounting systems and procedures
Make recommendations for improvements to accounting processes and controls
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by management
Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Guardian Real Estate Services LLC – Company Description

Established in 1971 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Guardian Real Estate Services has evolved into a leading management, development and investment firm. Our company offers a diversified real estate service platform including property management, investments, development, and advisory services. Guardian delivers custom solutions by offering a higher level of expertise, resources and creative capacity to develop a unique approach for each client. 50 years of experience, combined with the long tenure of our key staff, contributes to our strength and sets us apart in the industry. Our stability and security comes from our legacy of experience, industry knowledge, and integrity.

Guardian is a distinguished leader in the multifamily housing arena with a team of highly qualified real estate professionals. The company’s vertically-integrated business model is sought by both private and institutional investors. Guardian’s management portfolio includes over 150 assets throughout 58 cities located in five states and is comprised of approximately 14,600 multifamily units. Guardian’s portfolio includes a diverse mix of market-rate, affordable and senior housing. Guardian holds ownership interests in 30% of the portfolio under management.

The Guardian Experience – Our People

The Guardian Experience: Property Management is our strength. People have always been our passion. Our team is, and has always been, actively engaged in superior real estate management and enhancing the communities in which we live and work. In this economy, companies come and go. As a 3rd generation family owned firm, Guardian’s growth and stability has evolved the company into a leading West Coast real estate management and investment firm.

Guardian Offers

In addition to competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits which include health, vision, dental, life, disability, 401(k), generous Paid Time Off and paid Holidays, we offer a culture in which individuals work and participate in collaborative team environments and are encouraged to continue to grow both professionally and personally.

AAP/EEO Statement

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call(866)632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442.