Accounting Assistant

Metropolitan Industries Inc•Los Angeles, CA

115d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a commercial real estate management company in Downtown Los Angeles seeking an organized, detail-oriented Accounting Administrative Assistant to support our Accounting Manager and accounting staff. The ideal candidate is reliable, discreet, and ensures financial workflows are executed with precision and deadlines are met.

Requirements

3+ years of administrative or accounting support experience preferred
Solid understanding of accounts payable, general ledger coding, bank reconciliations, and financial statement review
AppFolio proficiency preferred; QuickBooks, Yardi, MRI, or similar also accepted
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, OneDrive, Dropbox, and cloud-based file systems
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive financial information with strict confidentiality
Self-starter who works independently and meets deadlines with minimal supervision
Clear communicator — written and verbal
Team player who thrives in a fast-paced, document-heavy environment

Nice To Haves

Real estate or property management experience a plus
Microsoft Excel skills a plus

Responsibilities

Process high-volume accounts payable including check runs
Support daily AP, AR, tenant billings, and rent collection
Maintain cash flow tracking and fulfill custom reporting requests
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
Maintain organized digital and physical accounting files
File and index vendor invoices, bank statements, insurance policies, property tax bills, and loan/lender statements
Assemble documentation for monthly close, audits, lenders, and ownership requests
Prepare draft reports including expense summaries, AR/AP aging reports, and CAM backup schedules
Assist with monthly rent billing packages
Track reporting deadlines and flag missing documentation