Chicago, Illinois
Accounting/Admin Assistant Job Opening in Chicago, Illinois - Our brokerage, management, and construction company is looking for an accounts payable/ accounting assistant. The candidate should also be willing to help with administrative duties to help the construction and management departments, as well as assist the executives with various personal assignments.
The right candidate should have a keen interest in real estate, property management, and construction, as well as experience in all Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Power Point) and accounting. Other necessary skills include organization, multi-tasking, and quick-thinking. Be prepared to be thrown into a fast-paced, but fun, environment!
Duties and Responsibilities , include, but are not limited to, the following:
Accounts Payable: invoice processing, payment, and electronic filing
Accounts Receivable: prepare daily bank deposits, researches and applies unallocated cash
Provide complete support to the management and other staff
Administrative duties, including: open and distribute mail, set appointments for the senior management, including copying, scanning and filing, order lunch
Answer phone calls and respond to emails as needed
Assist the management team with utility transfer and takeovers of new buildings
Prepare the agendas before every meeting and distribute them to all the staff members
Manage office inventory and supplies
Other duties as needed
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
2+ years of general accounting experience, Construction and/or Real Estate industry highly preferred
Proficiency in MS Excel
Experience with QuickBooks highly preferred
Experience with property management software, such as Appfolio preferred
Be willing to support team by completing administrative tasks
Ability to handle significant volume of work
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills required
Independent, but able to work in a team
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Able to look for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
Ability to sit at a desk for extending periods of time throughout the day.
Office Perks and Benefits
Fully stocked kitchen with drinks and snacks
Dental, Vision and Health Insurance, as well as 401 K Option
Paid PTO after 90-day trial period
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
Accounting: 2 years
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