Accounting Clerk Real Estate

Metropolitan Industries Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on experience

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A real estate company in Los Angeles is seeking an Accounting Clerk to handle accounts payable and receivable transactions, maintain accurate tenant and vendor records, and support the accounting team. Candidates should have 3–5 years of accounting experience, with a preference for those with real estate accounting experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and attention to detail are essential. This is an in-office position offering competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Real estate or property management accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute AR and AP transactions for tenant and vendor.
• Assist with bank reconciliation schedules.
• Prepare AP batches for review and approval.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Hands-on AR and AP experience

Tools

AppFolio

Yardi

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Accounting Clerk to join our real estate team! As an Accounting Clerk your responsibilities will include executing AR and AP transactions, maintaining accurate tenant and vendor records, and supporting the accounting team with reconciliations, CAM billing support, and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Receive and enter vendor invoices
  • Code invoices to correct property, entity, and GL account
  • Prepare AP batches for review and approval
  • Track AP aging and outstanding balances
  • Maintain AP backup documentation and audit trail
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Prepare and post rent invoices, CAM billings, and reimbursements
  • Post tenant rent payments and apply to correct ledgers
  • Maintain AR aging reports
  • Flag delinquencies or discrepancies to Accounting Manager
• Bank & Recordkeeping Support
  • Assist with bank reconciliation schedules (no approvals)
  • Organize bank statements and transactional records
  • Support audit, lender, and CPA documentation requests

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Hands-on AR and AP experience required
• Real estate or property management accounting experience preferred
• Experience with AppFolio or Yardi a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organization

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience

Great Work Environment

Direct exposure to ownership and senior decision-makers

Career Advancement Opportunities

How to Apply

Please reply to this post with your resume in PDF format:

1. Resume and cover letter and salary expectations
2. A brief summary of your real estate accounting experience, including property types worked on and accounting software experience.

• This is an in-office position. Remote work is not available.