Accounting Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support operational and financial oversight across multiple managed properties in Lee's Summit, Missouri. This role blends day-to-day accounting knowledge with location-level coordination, helping ensure occupancy performance, rent activity, and site standards are consistently monitored. The ideal candidate brings a service-minded approach, works well with multiple stakeholders, and stays organized while managing recurring deadlines and occasional travel.

Responsibilities:

- Monitor financial and operational activity across several property locations to help ensure compliance with established standards and expectations.

- Review occupancy trends and rent collection results, escalating concerns and supporting follow-up actions when performance issues arise.

- Provide oversight of site conditions by coordinating with on-location teams and confirming that properties are being maintained appropriately.

- Support accounting-related tasks such as invoice handling, data entry, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processing as needed.

- Use Quick Books and related systems to maintain accurate records, reconcile information, and assist with reporting activities.

- Travel periodically to assigned locations, including a regular monthly visit to a designated site, to verify operations and strengthen local coordination.

- Collaborate with property staff and internal partners to reinforce procedures, answer questions, and promote consistent execution across locations.

- Track deadlines carefully and prepare documentation with a high level of accuracy to support audits, reviews, and ongoing oversight. Requirements - Background in accounting, finance, operations, or a related business function; a degree is strongly preferred.

- Familiarity with property management practices and a working understanding of core accounting principles.

- At least 3 years of relevant experience is preferred, though candidates with transferable experience will be considered.

- Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, and data entry.

- Proficiency with Quick Books and comfort working with financial records and operational reports.

- Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to train, guide, and collaborate with others.

- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

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