Junior Accounting & Administrative Associate
Building Equity Management (BEM) is a fast-growing boutique property management firm based in New York City. We manage a portfolio of residential buildings throughout Manhattan and pride ourselves on delivering highly responsive, detail-driven service through an efficient and collaborative team.
We are seeking a Junior Accountant & Administrative Associate who will work closely with senior management in a high-paced operational environment . This role blends accounting, financial administration, and operational supportand is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding how a business actually runs day-to-day.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting graduate who wants real operational accounting experience rather than a narrow audit or tax track. Preference to given to someone with 1-2 years experience in an operational environment vs. audit or tax preparation.
Responsibilities
- Assist with bank reconciliations
- Post journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records
- Support preparation and review of financial statements
- Work with internal teams to ensure accurate accounts payable and receivable processing
- Assist with monthly closing processes
- Help identify and correct discrepancies in financial reports
- Provide administrative and operational support to accounting and management staff
- Coordinate documentation and financial records across multiple managed properties
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
- Strong understanding of financial statements
- Comfortable discussing debits, credits, and double-entry bookkeeping
- Ability to post journal entries and assist with reconciliations
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Excel and basic accounting systems
Compensation
$65,000 — $75,000 annually, depending on experience and accounting competency
True growth opportunity for someone who proves their worth to us
Full benefits including paid medical and 401K