Entry Level Accountant - Recent Degree or Minimal Experience

AQUILA Commercial is a close-knit group of hardworking, enthusiastic, and fun people who run Austin’s top local commercial real estate firm.

Job Responsibilities

• Accounts receivable, cash receipts, reconciliations, interaction with tenants
• Invoicing, late letters, credit memos
• Accounts payable, vendor invoices, checks, reconciliations
• Expense reports
• Broker commission tracking
• Monthly financial reporting

Job Requirements

• Punctuality
• Motivated to provide excellent customer service to all AQUILA’s clients, vendors, tenants
• Ability to problem solve quickly and effectively
• Strong communication skills and willing to accept differences in communication styles
• Driven to build strategic relationships across departments and among varying, and sometimes challenging, personalities
• Can multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Resourceful, accountable with demonstrated ability to work independently
• Tech Savvy

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Associate degree or at a minimum some college level accounting courses
• Significant experience with Excel

Business Skills

• Experienced communicator with sound knowledge of grammar and spelling
• Fluent in the English language, its rules and proper usage
• Excellent oral and written business communication skills
• Strong clerical skills with computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with commercial real estate a plus
• Familiarity with CoStar, Hubspot, Asana, Google Suite, Expensify, LinkedIn, DocuSign, and our website a plus

Behavior

• Passionate
• Self-motivated, positive attitude; can complete challenging projects within set parameters
• Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and has a strong drive for results
• A positive attitude and a willingness to adapt
• A sense of humor
• Ability to learn and follow established process and procedures
• Prioritizes work and asks for direction when overwhelmed or uncertain

Additional Information

Term & Work Schedule

This is a full-time position. AQUILA’s normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The hours will be worked in the AQUILA office located in downtown Austin. Laptop and software will be provided.

Pay

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Potential annual performance bonus

Perks

AQUILA provides robust health insurance including 100% paid employee health coverage, paid time off and holidays, and other benefites. Beyond the compensation and healthcare coverage, employees also enjoy occasional happy hours and team lunches/breakfasts.

References

We will check references submitted. Oh and, no calls please. We are super busy and would love to talk but let us get back to you.