Accounting Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our Real Estate Accounting team immediately.
The ideal candidate will possess proficiency in utilizing accounting software such as QuickBooks, a solid understanding of payment processing systems like Click to view, and adeptness with document management platforms such as Click to view. Having previous experience with open-to-close (OTC) procedures is an advantage.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including invoice processing, payment reconciliation, and vendor communication.
2. Utilize QuickBooks to maintain accurate financial records and generate reports as needed.
3. Handle payment processing through Click to view, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and securely.
4. Manage and organize financial documents using Click to view or similar document management platforms.
5. Support month-end and year-end closing procedures, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
6. Collaborate with team members to improve accounting processes and systems efficiency.
7. Perform general administrative tasks as needed to support the finance department.
You will excel in this job if you are/have:
> US Real Estate transaction coordination experience.
> Hardworking individual who operates behind the scenes, consistently following through and rarely missing deadlines.
> Extremely detail-oriented, organized individual with a ‘get-it-done’ attitude.
> Value accuracy and efficiency.
> Diligent and superb in handling details.
> A learning-based mindset is crucial.
> Capable of managing a high volume of tasks.
> Punctual, timely, and possessing a strong sense of urgency.
> Receptive to feedback and growth-oriented.
> Team player with strong work ethics.
> Maintain a pleasant and polite demeanor at all times.
> Enjoy working in a team environment where your input is valued.
> Possesses excellent customer service skills for effective communication with staff and clients.
> Able to work full-time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm US Central Time.
> Willing to work some weekends and holidays as required.
> Comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced business environment where priorities can change quickly.
> US real estate transaction coordination experience is a plus.
About Empower Transaction Management:
We are the team that solves the Admin equation of Residential Real Estate. The Empower team realized that the majority of Realtors enjoy working with clients to help them buy and sell properties while they are not fond of doing paperwork. With this in mind, we created Empower Transaction Management. We save Realtors time during the contract to close and listing processes so they can focus on building relationships and increasing sales. With our state-of-the-art processes, we are to give Realtors a team to help them win listings and wow clients. Our team has helped increase Realtor production from 3 to 10 times within a 12-month period of time. Having a powerful team like Empower behind you also helps increase repeat and referral business by 300 percent within the first year.
TO APPLY:
1. Respond to this post and send a link to your Resume/CV (Dropbox/Gdrive is fine)
2. Send a link with a short intro video of your qualifications (2-3mins)
**Applications with incomplete requirements will NOT be entertained**
*If you are managing a team of VAs and just going to outsource this job to your people, please DO NOT apply.
*If you are already working full-time with a client, and just looking to earn more, please DO NOT apply.
*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.