Accounting Clerk, Traverse City, MI

Job Description

Life-Work Balance. Love your job and work from home. Surround yourself with others who strive for exceptional results. Never be asked to return to the “office” again: we’ve been a remote-only business since we started back in 1999.

Choice Property Resources is a well-established, business-to-business professional services firm seeking a full-time (32-40 hours a week) Accounting Clerk to support the accounting department. The ideal candidate should have intermediate or better Excel skills, minimum of one year of bookkeeping or accounting experience, has worked in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks or Business Central), the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in a variety of situations and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. The Accounting Clerk will be able to thrive in a fast-paced, energetic environment and adjust to changing priorities with ease.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with various accounting tasks, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and supporting the overall accounting operations. This is a full-time position which is a minimum of 32 hours per week; the company is open to hiring someone who wants to work a minimum of 32 hours per week or someone who wants to work up to 40 hours per week.

This person will work from a home office in the Traverse City, Michigan area and have the willingness to travel up to 5% of the time for in-person staff meetings.

Note: This is a fully - remote role and is open to individuals who reside in Traverse City / Northwestern Lower Michigan area. To work from home, you do need a dedicated workspace that is free from distractions and background noise. Ability to meet in-person occasionally.

Choice Property Resources has over 25 years of experience representing multifamily properties with telecom and other service contracts. We are a successful organization in growth mode—a seven-time winner of the Columbus Business First Fast 50. Check us out at

Choice Property Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Requirements

What You Will Do

Match incoming receipts with existing accounts and contracts

Assist with audit process for vendor payments

Post and upload outgoing ACH data

Email outgoing payment information to clients

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including data that comes from operations

Process invoices, payments, and receipts

Support twice a month cycles managing an escrow account with high volume

Support month-end and year-end closing processes

Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless financial operations

Update Salesforce with payment information

Who You Are

You are comfortable with maintaining detailed reports and ledgers and importing/exporting data.

You have a thirst for learning and innovation. This is a fast-paced environment where processes change and evolve.

You are personable, professional, and responsive. You’ll be dealing with team members of all levels, and your behavior reflects on the company.

You can think critically and prioritize effectively.

You are flexible and adaptable. Priorities will shift frequently, and you’ll need to be ready to refocus efforts while balancing lower priority tasks.

You are the most organized person on the team. You plan everything down to the minute and nothing falls through the cracks.

You have that “figure it out factor” and the ability to work out solutions.

What You Need to Have

High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in accounting or related field is a plus

Previous experience in an accounting role is an advantage

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Ability to learn new technology

Familiarity with basic functions of accounting software (experience with QuickBooks or Business Central is a plus)

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to establish a regular schedule between 8 am and 5 pm ET, for 32 to 40 hours per week

Ability to travel up to 5% of the time and the ability to meet in person locally on occasion

Benefits

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

401(k) Plan

Company match up to 4%

Eligible after six months

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance

Company paid life insurance

Work from home

Paid Time Off: 27 paid days off in a full year

12 paid holidays annually

15 days of PTO per year to start

Two volunteer days paid per year

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Friendly and supportive work environment

Company provides laptop, docking station with full size monitors, keyboard, mouse, printer, webcam, etc.

What Employee Provides

Employee provides a dedicated workspace with a desk at home free from distractions and background noise.

If needed due to cellular coverage issues: Residential grade landline phone for work calls

High Speed Internet Connection with a minimum speed of 100 Mbps download / 20 Mbps upload.

5/2025

Full-time

Fully remote