Accounting Associate
Columbia Ventures | Savannah, GA | Full-Time, In-Office
Reports to: VP of Operations and Accounting
$60,000–$75,000/year
About Us
Columbia Ventures is a mixed-use real estate developer based in Atlanta, Georgia, with a growing presence in Jacksonville, FL, Savannah, GA, and Denver, CO.
Position Overview
We're adding a second Accounting Associate to our growing accounting team, reporting to the VP of Operations and Accounting. You'll play a key role in keeping financial records accurate and up to date across multiple entities — from day-to-day bookkeeping and reconciliations to supporting monthly reporting and budget tracking. This is a great fit for someone who's organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do
- Financial Data Entry: Accurately record accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions in the accounting system.
- Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations: Perform monthly reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
- General Ledger Maintenance: Classify and record transactions, including journal entries.
- Accounts Receivable: Generate, review, and process invoices with proper coding and documentation.
- Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices and payments efficiently and accurately.
- Expense Tracking: Monitor and track business expenses, receipts, and reimbursements.
- Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Budgeting: Contribute to budget preparation and ongoing monitoring.
- Vendor & Client Relations: Respond to inquiries and resolve financial matters promptly and professionally.
- Record Retention: Keep physical and electronic financial records organized and secure.
- Administrative Support: Help with office supplies, correspondence, and general team support as needed and a general willingness to “sweep the sheds” for the benefit of the company.
What You'll Bring
- 2–3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, plus working knowledge of Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Drive) and Excel. Sage experience is a plus.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Solid grasp of fundamental accounting principles and practices.
- Experience in property management, real estate development, or project accounting is a plus.
- 2-3 Excellent References
What Will Make You Successful
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize across multiple entities and deadlines.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
- A high level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment while meeting manager-set deadlines.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $60,000–$75,000/year, commensurate with experience.
- Performance-based incentive bonuses.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Life Insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Monthly parking paid by the employer.
Schedule & Location
This is a full-time role at approximately 40 hours/week, based in person at our office in downtown Savannah. With tenure and earned trust, there's flexibility to discuss specific hours during the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbia Ventures provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
