Jr. Staff Accountant POST NUMBER: 471085

About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established and growing real estate company, is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant (A/R) to join their collaborative accounting team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and looking to grow within a stable and professional real estate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable functions including invoicing, cash applications, and payment posting

• Prepare and distribute tenant invoices, statements, and billing adjustments

• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances in a professional and timely manner

• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues

• Reconcile A/R subledger to the general ledger and assist with month-end close

• Process and record incoming payments (ACH, checks, wires, online payments)

• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation

• Assist with tenant account reconciliations and reporting for property management teams

• Support accounting team with ad hoc reporting, audit preparation, and special projects

• Collaborate cross-functionally with property management, leasing, and finance teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

• 1–3 years of accounting or accounts receivable experience

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs a plus)

• Experience with accounting or property management software preferred (Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, or similar)

• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.