Accounting Clerk

Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized Accounting Clerk to join our team. You will manage daily accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility tracking, and brokerage commission data entry. The ideal candidate ensures accuracy in financial tracking, utility chargebacks, and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger transactions using accounting software such as QuickBooks.
• Reconcile accounts on the balance sheet and ensure accuracy through account analysis and journal entries.
• Generate and distribute monthly tenant rent invoices.
• Process monthly property management fees and calculate billable chargebacks from third party reports.
• Monitor accounts receivable to identify past due tenant accounts and issue notices and delinquency alerts.
• Conduct courteous follow-up calls and emails to tenants regarding unpaid balances.
• Audit utility bills monthly for large discrepancies to catch building leaks or meter errors.
• Update annual property tax spreadsheets and enter Spring/Fall tax payments.
• Oversee various permits and coordinate required property inspections.
• Collect and file vendor W-9 forms and maintain current SAM.gov registration.
• Process brokerage agent commissions.

Requirements

• Proven experience in accounting or bookkeeping roles with familiarity in financial concepts such as journal entries, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliation.
• Proficiency in accounting software including QuickBooks or similar platforms.
• Previous property management or real estate accounting experience is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks, Buildout or Yardi is highly desirable.
• Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy.
• Ability to analyze financial data effectively using math skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to perform account analysis and balance sheet reconciliation efficiently.
• Comfortable calling utility companies, local agencies, and coordinating with tenants regarding unpaid balances.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person