Accounting Clerk

What You'll Do

• Be the Hub of the Office
• Serve as the first point of contact for tenants, vendors, and visitors.
• Answer phones and provide exceptional customer service.
• Open and distribute mail.
• Maintain organized files and documentation.
• Help keep the office running efficiently day-to-day.
• Support Accounting & Financial Operations
• Process invoices and assist with accounts payable.
• Prepare deposits and support cash receipt processing.
• Manage tenant receivables and monitor account balances.
• Send payment reminders and assist with collections communications.
• Support annual reconciliations and expense recoveries.
• Manage Lease & Tenant Administration
• Review commercial lease agreements and understand key lease terms.
• Track rent increases, renewal options, and important lease dates.
• Assist with tenant billing and lease-related communications.
• Support Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations and annual tenant charge-backs.
• Coordinate closely with team members to ensure tenants are billed accurately and consistently.
• Make an Impact
• This is not a role where you'll be confined to a narrow list of responsibilities. The team values people who ask, "What can I take off someone's plate?" and who enjoy finding ways to improve processes, stay organized, and help wherever needed.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

• Small, supportive team environment where your contributions are visible and appreciated.
• Family-oriented culture that genuinely values work-life balance.
• Flexible schedule with approximately 35 hours per week.
• Leverage leadership that understands life happens and prioritizes people over rigid rules.
• Opportunity to learn commercial real estate operations, property administration, and accounting functions.
• Exposure to a large and established real estate portfolio with long-term tenants and stable operations.
• Potential to take on additional responsibilities as you grow into the role

What We're Looking For

• Must-Haves
• Administrative, bookkeeping, office support, property management, or related experience.
• Ability to read and understand contracts or lease agreements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Self-starter mentality with a willingness to take initiative.
• Team-player attitude with a "pitch in where needed" mindset.
• Preferred Experience
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Commercial real estate or property management.
• Lease administration or tenant billing.
• Bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping.
• Reconciliations and reporting support.
• Technology Skills
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills, including spreadsheets, simple formulas, and tracking information.
• Comfortable learning new software systems.
• Experience with accounting or property management software is a plus.

What We're Looking For

• Ideal Candidate
• You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy being the person everyone can count on, are comfortable balancing administrative and financial responsibilities, and want to build a long-term career with a company that values loyalty, flexibility, and teamwork.
• This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants stable hours, meaningful work, exposure to commercial real estate, and the chance to grow into greater responsibilities over time.

Details

- Cedar Rapids, IA

- onsite

- Temporary to Hire

- 18 - 20 USD / Hourly

Application Instructions

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Posted: 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z