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