Accounting Assistant

Are you a meticulous and detail-oriented professional with a strong knack for numbers and financial accuracy? Alakai Capital is looking for a proactive Accounting Assistant to join our dynamic team! This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial transparency, efficiency, and accuracy across our growing real estate portfolio. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and is eager to contribute to a collaborative, innovative culture.

As an Accounting Assistant, you will support core accounting operations, help streamline financial processes, and provide insights that drive strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including variance analyses and reconciliations.
• Perform regular bank and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist in annual CAM reconciliations, tenant billing, and related adjustments.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records within Yardi, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits and tax filings.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting across the real estate portfolio.

• Review and approve commission invoices; create and verify Net Effective Rent (NER) schedules.
• Conduct financial reviews on prospective tenants, including credit/background checks and financial documentation.
• Draft legal documents such as leases, amendments, and guarantees using standardized templates.
• Assist in the creation of property budgets and projections for new acquisitions and existing properties.

• Update monthly financial, leasing, and property performance reports.
• Create cash flow analysis reports for at-risk properties or distributions planning.
• Track portfolio sales, acquisitions, and prepare summaries for internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist with executive suite management, move-outs, inspections, and space readiness.
• Show vacant spaces to prospective tenants and brokers as needed.
• Support and direct property managers with maintenance planning and vendor coordination.
• Ensure timely vendor service and optimal property function for self-managed assets.

 

• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in commercial real estate.
• Proficiency with Yardi accounting software (strongly preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently in a dynamic work environment

 

• Within 30 days: Full integration into daily accounting processes with demonstrated independence.
• By 3 months: Delivery of accurate monthly financial reports and variance analyses with minimal supervision.
• By 6 months: Active contributor to process improvement initiatives, offering insights and solutions that optimize accounting operations and support strategic growth.

 

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