Accounting Technician Apprentice

Job Title:            Accounting Technician Apprentice

Job Location:        Austin, TX

Minimum Salary:   $18/hour-$20 Apprenticeship Start

Time:                      Full Time or Part Time

Apprenticeship Summary: Group is a woman-owned and operated, minority-led commercial real estate group. We are a small operational team that works with multiple contractors. This position serves as the accounting technician apprentice to collect, track and correct the finances forGroup, which has 2 companies in brokerage, 1 in development, and 1 small in-house property management, and holding company. The apprentice is involved in the successful day-to-day operation of the group.

-        Before applying, the applicant must complete the minimum of the Pre-Apprenticeship courses (Intro to Account I and II, Computer Apps, and Keyboarding) for this Bookkeeping Apprenticeship.

-        This is an entry-level, full-time, or part-time position. During the Apprenticeship, the candidate will be part of the On-the-Job Training and ACC coursework Bookkeeping level 1 certificate track. The candidate is expected to attend at least two semesters of courses while working for the employer. Upon completion of apprenticeship (OJT training) and Bookkeeper Level 1 credential completion, the Apprentice will be eligible to apply or be promoted to a full-time position. 

Daily / Weekly / Monthly Responsibilities:

●  Setup and load our companies into QuickBooks in order to streamline vendors, contractors, agents, and employees to complete quarterly reports easily

●  Assist in setting up the process for accounting automation - AI

●  Streamline each company’s finances to minimize end-of-year consolidation and back charges

●  Dispute and report all company bank reconciliations on a weekly or monthly basis

●  Organize monthly/quarterly income and expenses to prepare for CPA to file taxes at the end of each year for all 4 companies

●      Record transactions into the system, manually enter as needed, and check for any duplicates

●      Manage all accounts/subscriptions including but not limited to paying dues and keeping an eye out for abnormal activities.

●  Small HR work including offers, setting up the HR package for new hires (get necessary forms, copy IDs, set up payroll, set up W9 for new agents, onboarding, etc.), completing bi-monthly payroll, etc.

●  Organize the pipeline report and produce an invoice based on lease documents and follow up with deal invoices for the brokerage company

●      Cut check payments and document PayApps and invoices for the development company

●      Assist with light administrative office tasks as needed

●  Establish and maintain good relations with residents, prospective residents, vendors, and co-workers

Attributes of a successful candidate:

●        Advanced understanding in Quickbooks, Excel, and Google Suite, and an ability to learn other software programs

●        Acute attention to detail and accuracy

●        Exceptionally strong communication skills, demonstrated in both writing and conversation, with the ability to be firm and compassionate with tenants, vendors, etc.

●        Demonstrable interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities 

●        Positive outlook in general; maturity to deal with challenges in an upbeat manner with a focus on finding solutions

How to Apply:

Apply to the Accounting Department office with a resume and a copy of your unofficial transcript. Send your information to email: Kristy McDermott or Johnny Howard (Dr. Howard)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Registered Apprenticeship?

Registered Apprenticeship is a work-based training model that combines paid On-the-Job Training (OJT) with Related Technical - or “classroom” - Instruction (RTI).  Both elements of the program are completed at the same time, and apprentices are eligible to receive pay increases as certain milestones are reached. Apprenticeship is a great tool for identifying and rewarding high-performing employees and moving them up a career ladder.  The “earn and learn” aspect of the program is greatly beneficial to the apprentices, as well, as they can receive a paycheck while learning skills relevant to their ultimate career goals.  Apprentices in this program will also have all training costs paid for, rather than having to pay themselves to attend a traditional education program.

What will I be paid?

The starting wage for new apprentices at minimum is $18 per hour. Apprentices are required to earn a wage during the on-the-job training with the employer partners but will not be provided wages during the classroom instruction. During the apprenticeship period, apprentices will work 20 – 30 hours per week.  At the halfway or completion mark of the program, apprentices who are in compliance with all requirements and making appropriate progress toward completion will be eligible for a performance-based pay increase.

Will I receive any additional compensation?

There is availability for performance-based bonuses upon the completion of the Apprentice program.

What are my obligations as an apprentice?

As stated, apprenticeship is a model of training that allows individuals to work and attend training at the same time.  Since apprentices are paid staff, they first and foremost must demonstrate professional behavior and maintain eligibility for employment at all times.

As part of the apprenticeship agreement, apprentices will also be responsible for completing coursework according to the agreed-upon schedule.  The coursework is completed during non-paid hours unless otherwise specified by the employer.

The goal of the program is for all apprentices to become skilled as an Accounting Technician.