Accounting Specialist

Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a property management organization on a contract basis. This 2-3 month assignment will support core accounting activities, including payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general administrative assistance for the finance team. The ideal candidate brings prior experience in property management or real estate and can adapt quickly in a deadline-driven setting with changing priorities.

Responsibilities:

- Manage a high volume of vendor invoices and customer payments while maintaining accuracy and meeting processing deadlines.

- Reconcile bank activity and general ledger accounts to help keep financial records complete and up to date.

- Support tenant invoicing, apply incoming cash, monitor outstanding balances, and assist with collection follow-up efforts.

- Review payment and account issues, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate resolutions related to billing, invoices, and balances.

- Partner with accounting and property management staff to provide day-to-day operational and administrative support as needs arise.

- Contribute to month-end close tasks by organizing records, validating transactions, and helping maintain reliable financial data.

Requirements - At least 2 years of accounting experience, preferably within property management, real estate, or a similar industry.

- Practical experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations.

- Familiarity with App Folio is preferred; experience with Yardi is also valuable.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to stay organized and manage multiple assignments at once.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working within accounting software platforms.

- Ability to learn established processes quickly and make an immediate contribution with limited training.

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