Accounting Assistant - Accounts Payable

Overview

Job Title: Accounting Assistant - Accounts Payable

Job Type: Full-time

Reports to: Controller

Our client, a commercial real estate company, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join their finance team. In this vital role, you will support the organization’s financial operations by performing essential accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Your expertise will help maintain the integrity of our financial data and contribute to the smooth running of our accounting processes.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment while supporting a mission-driven organization committed to excellence.

• Assist with accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions using accounting software such as Yardi and MRI
• Perform data entry and account analysis to reconcile vendor account
• Assist with financial reporting, including preparing Excel Spreadsheets
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments
• Support internal controls by assisting with audit preparations and ensuring adherence to company policies related to financial procedures

• Proven experience in property management accounting environments
• Strong understanding of financial concepts such as debits & credits, double entry bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and general ledger accounting.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Yardi, MRI, Excel, Word, Outlook
• Excellent math skills with high accuracy in data entry (10 key typing), account analysis, and journal entries.
• Ability to interpret financial data clearly and communicate findings effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy.