Accounting Assistant

Metropolitan Industries Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Metropolitan Industries Inc, located in Downtown Los Angeles, is looking for an organized Accounting Administrative Assistant to support the Accounting Manager. This full-time, in-office role involves processing accounts payable, maintaining accounting files, and preparing reports. Candidates should have over 3 years of administrative or accounting support experience and a solid understanding of financial workflows. Proficiency in accounting software like AppFolio, QuickBooks, or Yardi is preferred. Competitive salary offered with benefits including 401(k).

Qualifications

• Preferably has 3+ years of administrative or accounting support experience.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable and financial statement review.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud-based file systems.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume accounts payable including check runs.
• Maintain organized digital and physical accounting files.
• Prepare draft reports including expense summaries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with AppFolio

Education

3+ years of administrative or accounting support experience

Solid understanding of accounts payable and bank reconciliations

Tools

AppFolio

QuickBooks

Yardi

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement

About the Role

We are a commercial real estate management company in Downtown Los Angeles seeking an organized, detail-oriented Accounting Administrative Assistant to support our Accounting Manager and accounting staff. The ideal candidate is reliable, discreet, and ensures financial workflows are executed with precision and deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

• Daily Operations
  • Process high-volume accounts payable including check runs
  • Support daily AP, AR, tenant billings, and rent collection
  • Maintain cash flow tracking and fulfill custom reporting requests
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Documentation & Filing
  • Maintain organized digital and physical accounting files
  • File and index vendor invoices, bank statements, insurance policies, property tax bills, and loan/lender statements
  • Assemble documentation for monthly close, audits, lenders, and ownership requests
• Reporting Support
  • Prepare draft reports including expense summaries, AR/AP aging reports, and CAM backup schedules
  • Assist with monthly rent billing packages
  • Track reporting deadlines and flag missing documentation

Education & Experience Requirements

• 3+ years of administrative or accounting support experience preferred
• Solid understanding of accounts payable, general ledger coding, bank reconciliations, and financial statement review
• Real estate or property management experience a plus
• AppFolio proficiency preferred; QuickBooks, Yardi, MRI, or similar also accepted
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, OneDrive, Dropbox, and cloud-based file systems
• Microsoft Excel skills a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive financial information with strict confidentiality

About You

• Self-starter who works independently and meets deadlines with minimal supervision
• Clear communicator — written and verbal
• Team player who thrives in a fast-paced, document-heavy environment

What We Offer

• $18–$25/hour DOE
• 401(k) with 4% match

Full-time | In-Office | Downtown Los Angeles. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to DTLA. Remote work is not available.