Accounting Specialist
Working in a small business environment, the Accounting Specialist will support day-to-day accounting operations and assist with the financial management of a commercial real estate portfolio under the guidance of senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Data Entry: Record daily expenses, vendor bills, client invoices, and tenant rent receipts in QuickBooks Online.
- Transaction Categorization: Accurately categorize income, development expenses, and property management fees using the established Chart of Accounts (COA).
- Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile monthly bank and credit card statements with internal ledger transactions and identify discrepancies.
- Accounts Payable (AP): Upload and organize vendor bills, including construction, maintenance, and utility invoices. Track payment deadlines and flag discrepancies.
- Accounts Receivable (AR): Generate tenant invoices, record rent payments, and monitor overdue commercial accounts.
- Document Management: Maintain organized physical and digital filing systems for vendor agreements, invoices, and financial records, ensuring documents are easily accessible.
- Financial Reporting Support: Assist in preparing basic financial reports, including Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, and property-specific cash flow updates.
- Operational Support: Perform additional administrative, accounting, and special project duties as assigned by management to support evolving business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Education and Experience: Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including at least two years of relevant education and experience.
- Software Proficiency: Experience with QuickBooks Online.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly advanced Excel skills for financial reporting and data analysis.
- Accounting Knowledge: Basic understanding of bookkeeping principles, including debits, credits, assets, liabilities, and depreciation.
- Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and exceptional accuracy when handling financial data and numerical entries.
- Adaptability: Ability to work in a small business environment, manage multiple priorities, and take on additional responsibilities as business needs evolve.
Benefits and Work Environment
- Comprehensive onboarding and direct training from company leadership.
- Structured, stable, on-site work environment with standard professional working hours.
- Professional development assistance and opportunities for long-term career growth.