Senior Accounting Associate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced accounting professional responsible for performing accounting and administrative duties with strong and proven expertise in QuickBooks (mandatory requirement). This role will support business growth and the Accounting Department by processing invoices transactions and expenses as well as maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting records. Experience in Real Estate accounting and familiarity with AppFolio property management software is highly preferred. This position offers the opportunity to further develop accounting knowledge within a fast-paced and growing environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Compile and organize data provided by clients such as invoices receipts and bank statements.
• Record and manage financial transactions using QuickBooks (daily and advanced use).
• Evaluate and analyze financial and operating reports and data.
• Reconcile bank statements and implement actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Update verify and maintain accounting journals ledgers and other financial records.
• Coordinate with the Tax Department and other business lines as necessary.
• Comply with US GAAP and professional ethics standards.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain the chart of accounts.
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system.
• Record business transactions and key daily worksheets to the general ledger system.
• Ensure all service tickets reflect the correct and current status.
• Perform accounting functions to support supervisors.
• Submit accurate weekly timesheets.
• Use and maintain updated task records in the corresponding technological tools (Canopy or others per IT instructions).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Lead a team of Junior Accountants when assigned being responsible for their performance and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting.
• GPA or General Average: 8.
• Advanced and proven experience using QuickBooks (mandatory).
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on accounting experience (required).
• Experience in Real Estate accounting and familiarity with AppFolio is highly preferred.
  
• Bilingual: English and Spanish.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective clear and assertive written communication.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Critical thinking.
• Outstanding ability to compute figures rapidly and accurately.
• Flexibility to quickly shift priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Required Experience:

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