ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT AnalysisProject Support

Timothy Jon & Associates; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Holidays and Vacation Time

Company-sponsored 401(k) Plan

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with various stakeholders, including the Accounting Supervisor and property managers, ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis. You'll be involved in managing job closures, preparing executive reports, and supporting special projects. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this company provides a vibrant workplace culture that values skills, integrity, and passion. If you're eager to grow in your accounting career while contributing to a thriving organization, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Preferred Associate degree in accounting or in progress.
• 3-5 years of real estate accounting experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile credit card transactions and track payments.
• Generate weekly reports for executive management.
• Support administrative tasks and special projects.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Analytical Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Problem-solving Mindset

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Associate Degree in Accounting

3-5 Years of Real Estate Accounting Experience

Tools

Yardi

Accounting ERP System

Job description

As one of the region's leading real estate firms, our client is experiencing remarkable growth and is eager to expand their team. This dynamic, mid-sized company consistently exceeds client expectations by delivering exceptional service.

With a nationwide presence, this developer boasts a vibrant workplace culture, selecting team members based on skills, integrity, and passion for the industry. They foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and empowers employees to take leadership roles by offering the necessary training, tools, and opportunities for career success. This company provides competitive compensation and benefits packages, including top-tier medical plans, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and company-paid life and disability insurance.

In this role, you will collaborate daily with the Accounting Supervisor, vendors, property managers, the construction team, and other accounting professionals. Your responsibilities will include reporting and analysis of financial data, managing job closures, WIP reclassifications, preparing executive reports, handling essential accounting functions, and supporting administrative tasks—including special projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile credit card transactions
• Track payments and coordinate with the insurance division on disaster projects
• Maintain the contracts database in Yardi and oversee job closures and WIP reclassifications
• Generate and deliver weekly reports to the executive management team
• Coordinate payment releases with the Treasury team and other staff
• Prepare draw packets for funding requests across various properties
• Assist the Treasury team with check copy requests
• Handle special ad hoc assignments
• Manage an automated reporting bot (future initiative)
• Support the implementation of property management and IT contract systems (future initiatives)
• Explore and contribute to process improvements
• Serve as a backup for other Accounting Assistants and the Accounting Supervisor as needed

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in accounting preferred (or in progress)
• OR 3-5 years of real estate accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and concepts
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
• Customer-service oriented with a focus on building and maintaining relationships
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and self-motivate in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn
• Experience with an accounting ERP system preferred (YARDI experience is a plus)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders (property managers, vendors, tenants, etc.)
• Problem-solving mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
• Team player with the ability to work independently when necessary
• Enthusiastic “can-do” attitude with a passion for innovation

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Paid training, holidays, and vacation time
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance