Accountant (AR FOCUSED)

Aston Carter•San Francisco, CA

7d•$35 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team in a backfill role focused primarily on Accounts Receivable (AR) and General Ledger (GL) accounting. The position offers the opportunity to work from either our Northern California or Los Angeles office and may evolve into a hybrid role supporting both corporate and hotel accounting teams. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, strong analytical skills, and a desire to learn and grow within a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, including debits, credits, and accrual-based accounting.
Hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable processes such as billing, collections, and cash applications.
Experience with CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations or a strong willingness to learn this area.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP and PivotTables.
Ability to manage General Ledger activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.
Attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping and reporting.
Effective communication skills to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
Open to recent graduates with some Accounts Receivable experience as well as candidates with a few years of relevant accounting experience.
Experience working with Yardi Voyager or similar property management and accounting systems.
Ability to build dashboards and reports using Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
Comfort working in both corporate and hotel accounting environments.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Proactive mindset with a willingness to lead process improvements, such as transitioning payment methods.
Interest in developing professionally and growing into broader accounting and finance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Perform full-cycle Accounts Receivable activities, including billing, collections, and cash applications for approximately 90 tenants.
Lead the initiative to transition tenants from paper check payments to ACH, promoting efficient and modern payment processes.
Handle complex Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of shared expense allocations.
Manage General Ledger accounting, including recording debits, credits, and accruals in accordance with established accounting standards.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including consolidated financials and eliminating entries.
Support the accounting and finance team for hotel operations in Los Angeles, contributing to accurate reporting and analysis.
Extract and analyze data from Yardi Voyager to develop dashboards and reports for board meetings using Excel and Power BI.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide clear financial insights and support decision-making.
Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation to support audits and internal reviews.