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Accounting Assistant

Schnitzer Properties

The Role

Overview

Assist with AP/AR, vendor payments, tenant billing, and related accounting tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • lease entry
  • rent posting
  • invoice processing
  • vendor reconciliation
  • data entry
  • billing adjustments

Tasks

-Input executed leases/amendments and maintain tenant information. -Prepare and review various accounts payable and accounts receivable reports. -Work with Regional and Corporate Accounting offices to meet weekly check run deadlines. -Receive and post tenant rent payments. -Post work order charges to tenant ledgers. -Perform additional data entry and administrative tasks as assigned. -Coordinate with property managers and vendors to resolve billing issues. -Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on outstanding invoices as required. -Ensure proper functioning of all office equipment, including maintaining copier paper and toner. -Receive and route department mail, packages, and correspondence. Handle FedEx/UPS/Special deliveries and pick-ups. -Calculate and post monthly late fees. -Process invoices, including scanning, assigning vendor code, expense account and description, and routing for approval. -Enter tenant billing adjustments as needed. -Input and post monthly mortgage payments. -Provide support/assistance to Accounting and Operational staff as appropriate. -Assist in ordering/maintaining office and kitchen supplies.

Requirements

  • excel
  • yardi
  • accounting degree
  • 2-3 years
  • detail oriented
  • real estate

What You Bring

-Strong attention to detail and accuracy. -Excellent communication and organizational skills. -Organized, analytical, detail oriented, and capable of handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. -Understanding of real estate financial terminology and reporting -2-3 years of accounts payable and accounts receivable experience with an automated accounting system preferred. -Team player with strong work ethics, interpersonal skills, and ability to work cooperatively across departmental line. -Accurate and proficient with computer keyboard and 10-key. -Familiarity with lease structures and tenant billing -Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Bachelor's preferred). -Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. -Yardi property management software experience a plus.

Benefits

-Minimal travel.

The Company

About Schnitzer Properties

-Regional offices in Seattle, Portland, Bay Area, Sacramento, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Tucson provide local expertise. -Typical projects include speculative Class A industrial warehouses and multi-tenant business parks for small to mid-size manufacturers and distributors. -Also invests in retail centers and office assets, such as the Highland Reserve Marketplace in Roseville. -Led by Jordan Schnitzer, the firm combines regional focus with large-scale operations, tailoring projects to local market needs.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Office

Multi-family Residential

Retail