Junior Accountant

Connect Search, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial real estate firm in San Diego is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional to support invoice processing, month-end close, and tax-related responsibilities. In this role, you will interact with Property Management, Accounting, and Construction teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, and 1 to 5 years of experience in accounting. Strong organizational and analytical skills are required, as well as a solid understanding of accounts payable processes.

Qualifications

• 1 - 5 years in accounting or related field.
• Strong understanding of General Ledger system and Accounts Payable processing.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and recording skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and code incoming invoices.
• Post AP transactions to the general ledger and assist with accrual journal entries.
• Assist with journal entry preparation and backup reporting.

Skills

Invoice processing

General Ledger support

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

What We’re Looking For and Who Thrives in This Role:

• Ideal candidates have worked/ currently work within professional services, real estate, or financial services, etc.
• MRI and Nexus experience is preferred and will allow you to ramp quickly and add value from day one

Overview:

Seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional to support invoice processing, approvals, month-end close, and CAM/tax-related responsibilities within a commercial real estate environment. This role interacts regularly with Property Management, Accounting, and Construction/Project teams.

Core Responsibilities Include:

Invoice Processing & Workflow Management

• Receive, review, and code incoming invoices
• Upload invoices into AP workflow systems; coordinate follow-ups with approvers
• Monitor payment runs, verify documentation accuracy, and prepare checks for signature
• Maintain organized vendor files and support year-over-year documentation consistency

Month-End Close & General Ledger Support

• Post AP transactions to the general ledger and assist with accrual journal entries
• Reconcile AP subledger to GL and support variance analysis with Accounting leadership
• Assist with quarterly and year-end reporting needs as assignedSupport CAM reconciliations (data validation, tenant packet preparation, mailings)
• Assist with CAM impound and tax-related updates, mail-merge letters, and tenant correspondence
• Partner with Property/Project Management to support budgeting and updated occupancy/GLA data

Construction / Project Accounting (as applicable)

• Review job-cost invoices for proper coding and approvals
• Assist with rent-start packages and related documentation for internal review

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with journal entry preparation and backup reporting
• Support ongoing process improvements and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required
• 1 - 5 years in accounting or related field
• Strong understanding of General Ledger system and Accounts Payable processing
• Strong organizational, analytical and recording skills