Accounting and Property Management Assistant job in Sioux Falls at Cutler Law Firm

Cutler Law Firm, LLP announced an opening for a position assisting the Business Manager with accounting functions and property management duties starting at $24 to $27 per hour.

The full-service law firm, established in 1997, requires an in-office candidate to work from downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime potentially required.

The firm engages in the general practice of law—including accidents and personal injury, corporations and partnerships, business and general litigation, labor and employment, probate and guardianships, real estate, and wills and trusts—while also managing several commercial properties throughout Sioux Falls.

The position requires a two-year Associate degree and/or prior accounting or property management experience, while a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Applicants must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, staff and tenants, a strong customer service focus, the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, performance capability in stressful situations, good judgment in solving problems and resolving conflict, excellent attendance, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and QuickBooks, and the ability to prioritize work and maintain schedule flexibility.

Accounting and Property Management Assistant job in Sioux Falls at Cutler Law Firm

Duties involve assisting the Business Manager with accounting functions and property management duties, along with administrative tasks serving attorneys and staff. Accounting responsibilities include processing deposits and payments for the firm’s operating and trust accounts, reconciling multiple bank accounts, assisting with bi-weekly payroll processing, recording and processing client expenses and staff reimbursements, assisting with daily accounting functions, and completing attorney billing and month-end procedures.

Commercial property management responsibilities include managing incoming rent, processing invoices for payment, year-end reconciliation of common area maintenance expenses, overseeing properties to identify maintenance issues, working with the property maintenance team to ensure necessary repairs are completed, and scheduling property showings with potential tenants.

Perks and benefits associated with the role include generous paid time off, 10 paid holidays, a retirement plan, a profit-sharing plan, employer-paid health insurance, life insurance and long-term disability, modified summer hours, a cafeteria plan, and an opportunity to be part of an excellent team of attorneys and staff.