Staff Accountant Location: Lafayette, CA Pay: $35–$40/hour Schedule: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire
About the Opportunity A growing commercial property management company in Lafayette, CA, is looking to add a dependable and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to its team. This individual will work directly with the Accounting Manager and assist with the company's daily accounting functions, helping ensure financial records are accurate, organized, and up to date. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general bookkeeping. Someone with prior experience in real estate or property management will be especially well-suited for this opportunity. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys a smaller office environment and takes pride in managing the details of day-to-day accounting.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounts payable activities, including reviewing, coding, entering, and processing vendor invoices.
- Handle accounts receivable functions, including billing, recording payments, and monitoring outstanding receivables.
- Complete routine bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.
- Ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded and properly supported with documentation.
- Assist with ongoing bookkeeping and general accounting needs.
- Identify and research discrepancies, following up as needed to resolve outstanding items.
- Maintain well-organized accounting records and files.
- Provide day-to-day accounting support to the Accounting Manager and assist with maintaining efficient accounting processes.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
- Previous experience in commercial real estate or property management is a plus.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations.
- Familiarity with Sage CRE is preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with accounting systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
- Ability to manage daily responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable working in a small team environment and communicating with different departments or vendors.
- Reliable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
What Makes This Opportunity Great? Join a close-knit commercial property management team where your contributions will have a direct impact on the company's daily operations. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside the Accounting Manager, take ownership of important accounting functions, and become a valued member of a small, collaborative team.
How to Apply If this opportunity matches your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply today! Please submit your resume or reach out directly on LinkedIn / Margaret Figueroa or call me on my direct line: 510-296-8872.
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