Andrea Canas
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
Results-driven Property Accountant skilled in managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring compliance with GAAP. Strong attention to detail and cash management abilities have led to improved cash flow and timely financial reporting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Property Accountant
Douglas Emmett
Santa Monica, CA
02.2026 - Current
- Oversaw month-end close process for various properties, ensuring accurate recording of all transactions in accordance with GAAP guidelines.
- Prepared monthly journal entries on an accrual basis.
- Tasks include: approving expense invoices on Nexus, 2-Month Straight Line Comparison, P&L Variance Analysis, WIP Reconciliations, and Straight-Line Manual Calculation for new leases.
- Solely responsible for training new staff accountant in my portfolio.
Property Accountant
Douglas Emmett
Santa Monica, CA
02.2024 - 01.2026
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Reconciled bank statements with ledger entries to maintain precise cash flow records and identify discrepancies promptly.
- Collaborated with property managers to address accounting concerns, enhancing communication between finance and operations teams.
- Improved cash flow management by monitoring tenant rent collections and promptly addressing delinquencies.
Assistant Store Manager
Alfred Coffee
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to company standards and policies.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service excellence and product knowledge.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and drive promotional strategies effectively.
- Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting Option
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA12-2023
Skills
- Month end close
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable
- Cash management
- Commercial property accounting
- Attention to detail
- Variance analyses
- Employee training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Property Accountant
Douglas Emmett
02.2026 - Current
Property Accountant
Douglas Emmett
02.2024 - 01.2026
Assistant Store Manager
Alfred Coffee
01.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting Option
California State University, Los Angeles