Junior Accountant

Fairtraderealestate; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hands-on real estate finance exposure

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Fairtraderealestate is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting across our property and investment portfolio. This on-site role handles AR/AP, bookkeeping, commissions, and financial reporting to build hands-on experience in real estate finance.

You will work closely with property managers and leadership to ensure accurate ledgers, timely closings, and clean audits, while growing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (real estate industry a plus).
• Working knowledge of AR/AP, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Salesforce, Gusto, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with real estate or property management accounting (preferred).
• Exposure to month-end/year-end close in a multi-entity environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle AR and AP, including invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and reconciliations.
• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and maintain accurate general ledger entries.
• Process and track sales commissions, ensuring accurate and timely payouts.
• Prepare and generate Profit & Loss statements and other financial reports.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and property-level accounts monthly.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation for audits and tax preparation.
• Support budgeting, expense tracking, and ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Collaborate with property managers, brokers, and leadership on accounting matters.
• Perform other duties associated with a junior accountant role.
• Intercompany transfers & daily account liquidity management

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Accuracy

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Salesforce

Gusto

Excel

Job description

We are a growing real estate investment firm seeking a detail‑oriented Junior Accountant to join our finance team. In this on‑site role, you will support the day‑to‑day accounting operations across our property and investment portfolio—handling accounts receivable and payable, bookkeeping, commission processing, and financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career accountant to build hands‑on experience in real estate finance within a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP), including invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and reconciliations.
• Perform day‑to‑day bookkeeping and maintain accurate general ledger entries.
• Process and track sales commissions, ensuring accurate and timely payouts.
• Prepare and generate Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and other financial reports.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and property‑level accounts on a monthly basis.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation for audits and tax preparation.
• Support budgeting, expense tracking, and ad‑hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Collaborate with property managers, brokers, and leadership on accounting‑related matters.
• Perform other duties associated with a junior accountant role as assigned.
• Intercompany transfers & daily account liquidity management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (real estate industry experience a plus).
• Working knowledge of AR/AP, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Salesforce, Gusto, and similar accounting/business software, as well as Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with real estate or property management accounting (preferred).
• Familiarity with commission structures and payout processing (preferred).
• Exposure to month‑end/year‑end close in a multi‑entity environment (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Hands‑on experience across real estate finance and investment operations.
• Growth opportunities within a supportive, team‑oriented firm.