Job Description

Job Summary:

Job Summary:

The Accounting Specialist will support the real estate operations by managing the setting up of utility accounts for client locations and ensuring accurate and timely payment of utility bills. This role requires expertise in both accounting and real estate processes to handle utility expenses efficiently, maintain compliance, and support clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish and set up utility accounts (electricity, water, gas, internet, etc.) for commercial real estate client locations. Collaborate with utility providers to initiate service agreements and ensure accurate account information. Track and maintain organized records of all utility accounts, contracts, and billing histories. Review, verify, and process utility bills ensuring accuracy in charges and timely payments. Reconcile utility invoices against internal accounting systems. Communicate and coordinate with property management, facilities staff, and utility vendors to resolve discrepancies or service issues. Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards related to utility expense management. Support financial audits related to utility accounts and payments.

Qualifications:

Accounting, Lease Administration, and Real Estate experience preferred. Demonstrated experience in accounting with a focus on utility billing and payments in real estate. Knowledge of real estate operations and lease administration is beneficial. Strong skills in accounts payable, invoice reconciliation, organization and record-keeping. Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Effective communication skills to liaise with vendors and internal teams.

Other Skills & Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information. Ability to work independently and within a team to build relationships and interact effectively with business partners and clients. Ability to multi-task, work successfully under pressure, and effectively prioritize and manage time and workload. Understanding of and commitment to client services. Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments. A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment.

Physical Requirements

Involves work of a general office nature, but is conducted remotely. Typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer for up to 8 hours a day Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing so others will understand * Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays.