Accounting Clerk

About This Role

This Accounting Clerk position provides transactional and administrative accounting support across Summit's property portfolio and corporate entities. The role helps keep day-to-day accounting activities moving efficiently by supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, deposits, bookkeeping, and other general accounting functions. It suits a detail-oriented and dependable individual who is organized, accurate, comfortable with technology, and able to manage recurring responsibilities and deadlines while communicating effectively with employees, managers, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and assist with accounts payable activities, including check runs and electronic payments
• Research invoice discrepancies, prior balances, duplicate invoices, and other routine account questions
• Respond to routine questions from vendors and managers regarding invoices, payments, and accounts payable processes
• Assist with accounts receivable activities, billing, deposits, tenant ledger research, and rent schedule reconciliations
• Complete assigned monthly bank reconciliations and credit card coding
• Process recurring banking activities, billings, management fees, and routine accounting entries
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic accounting records and supporting documentation
• Provide routine bookkeeping and accounting support for Summit Properties and other related entities
• Assist with annual budgets, audits, tax preparation, month-end activities, and special accounting projects
• Help maintain accounting procedures and departmental documentation
• Provide backup support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions as needed

Requirements

• One to three years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience
• Working knowledge of general ledger, balance sheet, bank reconciliations, and basic accounting concepts
• Experience using accounting or financial management software; experience with Yardi Voyager is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines and follow responsibilities through to completion
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical insurance with a significant employer contribution
• Dental and vision insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance