Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Our commercial real estate client is looking for a short term contract accounting specialist to help their team. This role is 100% onsite and will work directly with the owner and his team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable and billing activities for commercial real estate properties, ensuring invoices are reviewed, processed, and recorded accurately.

• Investigate vendor payment concerns, respond to inquiries promptly, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to bring outstanding issues to resolution.

• Perform account reconciliations on a regular basis to confirm balances, identify discrepancies, and support clean financial records.

• Partner with property management and accounting contacts to maintain accurate transaction documentation and support daily financial operations.

• Review vendor records and related transactions to verify compliance, improve accuracy, and strengthen audit readiness.

• Prepare and update spreadsheets, reports, and supporting schedules in Excel to track payment activity and accounting details.

• Assist with accounts receivable and other general accounting tasks as needed to support overall department performance.

• Contribute to process improvements and support accounting-related system or reconciliation activities when required.

• Experience in accounting support roles with hands-on responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and reconciliations.

• Background working in commercial real estate, property management, or a closely related industry.

• Proficiency with RealPage and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to research vendor discrepancies, resolve payment issues, and maintain accurate financial records.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across accounting, property management, and executive-level contacts.