craiglist los angeles -: Junior Bookkeeper/Administrative Support (Pacific Palisades)

Junior Bookkeeper/Administrative Support (Pacific Palisades)

Small, family run property and asset management company is in need of a Junior Bookkeeper/Administrative Support staff member. The position will be available in mid-April and will be about 20 hours/week in April and will be FULL-TIME in May.

This position includes:

Bookkeeping Duties
- Work under the direction of Senior Accountant
- Handle A/R and A/P for a small portfolio of mostly residential buildings
- Familiar with cash-basis accounting
- If not already familiar with RealPage software, the ability to learn and adapt quickly
- Learn and follow closing procedures for end of month processing

Administrative Duties
- Answer phones, direct phone calls and take messages
- Manage office inventory
- Assist Office Manager and Senior Accountant in daily operations, such as letter drafting and faxing.
- Assist in mailing checks, investor letters and other documents as needed
- Filing
- Other duties as needed

Requirements
- Minimum of associates degree with an emphasis on accounting (or equivalent work experience of two years in bookkeeping/accounting)
- Proficiency in accounting software (property management accounting software such as RealPage, Yardi or Timberline a MAJOR PLUS)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- Proficiency with email and internet research (along with basic computer skills)
- Minimum typing speed of 50 WPM
- Excellent oral and verbal communication skills
- Must be organized
- Must work well with others -- this is a small, quiet office so the right candidate must be comfortable working in close proximity with other employees
- Helpful, positive and eager attitude
- Ability to follow tasks through to completion
- Professional demeanor
- Non-smoker
- Would prefer a candidate who lives on the West Side

Benefits include (effective after 90 day probationary period):
- Option to participate in Company's Health and Dental Insurance Plans (and optional Life insurance)
- Accrued sick time and paid personal/vacation time off
- Holiday pay
- Participation in Profit Sharing plan

• Location: Pacific Palisades
• Compensation: $16-$23/hr DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.