Erica Guerrero
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Property Accountant with experience supporting senior living and residential portfolios, managing full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting. Strong working knowledge of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, cash management, accounts payable, and GAAP-compliant accounting across multi-entity properties.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Accountant
Pacifica Companies: Senior Living
04.2024 - Current
- Prepare journal entries, including accruals and prepaids, and support month-end close for multiple senior living entities.
- Review and analyze monthly financial statements while managing accounts payable and receivable activity, including utilities, recurring invoices, collections, and move-out refunds.
- Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and mortgage impound balances; review weekly cash balances to support cash flow needs.
- Prepare cash projections and support tracking of debt service, insurance, and property tax obligations.
- Monitor delinquency and aging reports and work closely with Business Office Managers and Executive Directors to resolve tenant ledger discrepancies.
- Assist with audit preparation, including gathering supporting documentation and supporting tax and insurance audits.
Property Accountant
Property West Residential
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed day-to-day accounting activities for a residential property portfolio, including bank account administration, funding activity, stop payments, and reconciliations.
- Processed accounts payable for assigned properties, including check runs and related reporting.
- Administered and finalized security deposit dispositions and refunds, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies.
- Supported month-end close by preparing financial analysis, completing reconciliations,and performing spot audits of resident ledgers.
- Worked closely with Regional Property Managers to support portfolio assignments, improvement initiatives, and ongoing operational needs.
- Maintained and updated rent rolls and supporting schedules to ensure accurate reporting.
Payoff Specialist/Escrow Assistant
Lawyers Title & Escrow
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Coordinated with mortgage lenders, beneficiaries, and escrow officers to verify payoff demands, confirm figures, and validate wiring instructions.
- Approved incoming and outgoing wire transfers, issued sub-escrow statements, and ensured accurate and timely disbursement of funds.
- Calculated payoff amounts, property taxes, and related fees; balanced files to ensure all monies were properly accounted for prior to closing.
- Processed deposits from tax collectors, lenders, escrow companies, and clients while maintaining accurate records.
- Opened and updated escrow orders for sales and refinances, including preliminary reports, closing statements, and coordination of document recording.
- Resolved payoff shortages and funding discrepancies by coordinating with escrow and lending partners.
Universal Service Representative II
Mission Federal Credit Union
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Processed daily member transactions including deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, account transfers, wire transfers, official checks, and cash advances.
- Opened new member accounts and credit products, including checking, saving, and credit cards, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
- Supported end-of-day balancing procedures by scanning checks, maintaining dual control of vault cash and card supplies, and totaling branch cash.
- Maintained confidentiality of member information and assisted with researching and resolving end-of-day balancing discrepancies.
Skills
- Month-End Close
- Financial Statement Preparation & Review
- Journal Entries, Accruals, & Prepaids
- Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Cash Flow Management & Forecasting
- GAAP Compliance
- Audit Preparation & Support
Timeline
Property Accountant
Pacifica Companies: Senior Living
04.2024 - Current
Property Accountant
Property West Residential
01.2023 - 04.2024
Payoff Specialist/Escrow Assistant
Lawyers Title & Escrow
03.2020 - 12.2022
Universal Service Representative II
Mission Federal Credit Union
06.2019 - 03.2020