Accounting Assistant

Metropolitan Industries Inc

Accounting Assistant

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Opportunity for advancement

    About the Role 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.

    Responsibilities & Duties

    Daily Operations

    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

    Documentation & Filing

    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

    Reporting Support

    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

    Education & Experience Requirements

    3+ years of administrative or accounting support experience preferred

    Solid understanding of accounts payable, general ledger coding, bank reconciliations, and financial statement review

    Real estate or property management experience a plus

    AppFolio proficiency preferred; QuickBooks, Yardi, MRI, or similar also accepted

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office, OneDrive, Dropbox, and cloud-based file systems

    Microsoft Excel skills a plus

    Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive financial information with strict confidentiality

    About You

    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

    What We Offer

    $18–$25/hour DOE

    401(k) with 4% match

    Full-time | In-Office | Downtown Los Angeles. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to DTLA. Remote work is not available.