Accounts Receivable Clerk

Duties

• Process tenant rent payments and preparation of deposits for financial institutions
• Assisting Clients with outstanding receivables and payment discrepancies
• Reconciles all transactions relating to the A/R Department and generates reports
• Receives payments against the invoices created in the accounting system
• Establish records of accounts and input entries into proper accounts
• Document and ensure proper keeping of financial records, making use of current technologies
• Assist with preparing forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel
• Process reports in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with departmental procedures
• Record and reconcile all security deposit transactions and related follow up as required to facilitate timely processing of receipts and disbursements regarding the security deposit accounts.
• Liaison with financial institutions where the security deposits are held and process necessary paperwork
• Perform other duties as assigned

Expectations

• Ensure that checks and cash are applied to the appropriate income or revenue accounts and ensures the accounting system accurately reflects these deposits
• Supports the Field and Property Managers
• Understands timelines and available collection options
• Interacting with Management, Leasing and Affordable Housing Compliance Unit (AHCU)
• Build and maintain internal/external relationships to ensure the highest level of customer care
• Knowledge of security deposit accounting and processing

Core Competencies

• Financial Management
• Confidentiality & Ethical Conduct
• Effective Communication & Customer Service
• Thoroughness, Problem Solving & Flexibility

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Minimum Requirements

• Accounts receivable (billing and collections) and general accounting experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Previous knowledge of Yardi software System a plus

Salary Range

$45,000-65,000 Annually