Job Title: Accounting Associate
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Onsite (in-office)
Compensation: $28-$35 an hour, negotiable based on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Associate to support our accounting operations and help offload day-to-day accounting functions currently handled by a senior accounting team member. This role requires a solid accounting foundation and the ability to learn and work within our internal accounting systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on accounting experience, strong organizational skills, and an interest in supporting client-related financial activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Post and apply client payments accurately
- Support Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes
- Assist with maintaining and reviewing client Profit & Loss (P&L) statements
- Read, understand, and analyze financial statements
- Support and oversee select accounting functions currently managed by senior accounting staff
- Assist with new client onboarding, including accounting and utility-related setup
- Support utility billing processes (preferred experience)
- Enter, review, and maintain accurate financial data within proprietary accounting software
- Collaborate with internal team members to ensure timely and accurate accounting operations
Qualifications & Experience
- Prior accounting experience required
- Working knowledge of:
- Journal entries
- AP and AR
- Posting payments
- Financial statements and P&L reports
- Intermediate-level Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to learn and work within proprietary accounting systems
- Property Management accounting experience preferred
- Utility billing experience strongly preferred
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team