Indigo Asset Services Hiring for Accounting Assistant Job at Arlington, VA Full Time

ONLINE POSTING – May 23, 2022

POSITION: Accounting Assistant

Indigo Asset Services is a commercial real estate advisory firm for private real estate partnerships located in Arlington, VA. Our dynamic team provides asset management, leasing, and operational oversight of a large portfolio of commercial office buildings, retail shopping centers, multi-family apartments and industrial properties.

We are seeking a full-time Accounting Assistant to support our team. The Accounting Assistant will report directly to the Director of Accounting and will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions and administration of client real estate properties and their portfolios.

This position provides great potential for learning in the commercial real estate industry.

We are located near the Courthouse Metro stop.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Maintain accuracy of books and records; reconcile selected general ledgers accounts; prepare journal entries for reclassification of expenses as needed
• Cash management, including bank deposits, check preparation and credit card receipts
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and monitor accounts for all bank accounts
• Review accounts, records, reports, journal vouchers, ledgers and other accounting documents for accuracy, adequacy, reasonableness, and other proper accounting treatments
• Monitor accounts payables and account receivables, ensuring payments are processed and collected in a timely manner
• Prepare annual 1099s and assist in providing information for external tax accounting firm
• Assist Director of Accounting in other ad-hoc reporting as requested by clients
• Coordinate with vendors, third-party management, leasing teams, tenants (commercial & multi-family) and bank representatives to ensure compliance and deadlines

• Process and manage vendor invoices, mortgage payments, owner distributions and management fees

Budgeting and Operational Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of various periodic reports including budgets, forecasts and assess management reports to ownership and partners
• Provide support to the executive team regarding continual process improvement and financial performance of the properties
• Manage workflow for customer billing and vendor invoicing, tracking of invoices and in- house management reports

Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 2+ years experience in Accounting or Finance
• Strong analytical, financial and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possesses extensive knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications including

Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint as well as SharePoint platform.

• Working knowledge of QuickBooks preferred and experience with real estate software such as Yardi and MRI a plus.
• Must be able to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility in managing multiple priorities
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with motivation to achieve goals through problem-solving and collaboration
• Must have a passion for getting things done while balancing an appreciation for details with working effectively within strict time constraints.
• Must believe in continual process improvement.
• Heightened sensitivity to various levels of management having access to pertinent information.
• Must demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously expand knowledge base.

Cover letter and resume should be submitted by May 27, 2022. Please include Salary Expectations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Must be fully vaccinated.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location