Accounting Assistant, AP/AR & Payroll Support
Overview
You will own daily AP/AR workflows, tenant billings, and bank reconciliations for a commercial real estate portfolio in Downtown Los Angeles. You will support the Accounting Manager and staff through month-end close, audits, and lender reporting. This role sits in a document-heavy environment, so precision and confidentiality matter. You will build efficiency in AppFolio and Excel while managing vendor files and reporting deadlines. This is a full-time, in-office position requiring reliable commutes to DTLA.
What You'll Do8
- 1Process high-volume accounts payable including check runs and vendor invoices
- 2Support daily AP, AR, tenant billings, and rent collection
- 3Maintain cash flow tracking and fulfill custom reporting requests
- 4Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- 5Maintain organized digital and physical accounting files for invoices, bank statements, insurance policies, property tax bills, and loan statements
- 6Assemble documentation for monthly close, audits, lender, and ownership requests
- 7Prepare draft reports including expense summaries, AR/AP aging reports, and CAM backup schedules
- 8Assist with monthly rent billing packages and track reporting deadlines
Requirements9
- 13+ years of administrative or accounting support experience
- 2Solid understanding of accounts payable, general ledger coding, bank reconciliations, and financial statement review
- 3Real estate or property management experience a plus
- 4AppFolio proficiency preferred; QuickBooks, Yardi, MRI, or similar also accepted
- 5Proficiency in Microsoft Office, OneDrive, Dropbox, and cloud-based file systems
- 6Excel skills a plus
- 7Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive financial information with strict confidentiality
- 8Self-starter who works independently and meets deadlines with minimal supervision
- 9Clear communicator, written and verbal, and team player
Salary Insight
$37 - $52k per year
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