Accounting Clerk - AP​/AR Assistant

Sequoia Realty Group is a commercial real estate firm based in Lombard, Illinois, and has been serving the Greater Chicago area since 1993. The company provides brokerage, property management, and consulting services for office, industrial, retail properties, and business parks. Sequoia Realty Group emphasizes long-term client relationships built on honesty, integrity, and professional service. Team members work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering tailored real estate solutions to a diverse range of business clients.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounting Clerk/Assistant to join our Property Accounting team in Lombard, IL. This full-time, in-office position is responsible for managing client invoicing, processing accounts payable and receivable, and serving as a key point of contact for customer and vendor inquiries. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working with numbers, and able to communicate clearly with internal teams and outside parties.

• Prepare and issue monthly invoices to clients
• Process accounts payable, including reviewing, coding, and entering invoices for payment
• Process accounts receivable, including applying and tracking incoming payments
• Field incoming calls from customers and vendors, researching and resolving questions regarding payments collected and payments made
• Assist the Director of Property Accounting in preparing reports as needed
• Partner with Property Managers to ensure accounts payable are properly coded and documented
• Maintain accurate, organized financial records and supporting documentation
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned

• Prior experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting clerk work preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (required)
• Familiarity with Quick Books is a plus
• Excellent verbal and email communication skills for handling calls with clients, vendors, and Property Managers
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and account coding
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, especially around monthly invoicing and other deadlines
• Comfortable working collaboratively with Property Managers and accounting leadership
• Experience in property management or real estate accounting is a plus
• Full-time position, based on-site at our Lombard, IL office
• Standard business hours (in-office; not a remote or hybrid role)