Accounts Receivable Accountant
Good Carbon Co.
Buffalo New York
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Key Responsibilities:
Receipt of Rental
Payments:
- Process and record payments from tenants and residents.
- Accurately allocate payments to property accounts,
invoices, and ledgers.
- Address inquiries and discrepancies related to payments
promptly and effectively.
Bank Deposits:
- Prepare and submit accurate bank deposits for all
received payments.
- Ensure deposit records match bank statements and
maintain proper documentation.
- Use check readers or manually record checks and ensure
timely bank deposits.
Bank Reconciliations:
- Regularly reconcile bank statements with internal
records to identify variances.
- Investigate discrepancies, collaborating with
departments and financial institutions.
- Report any reconciling items older than 60 days to the
Property Accountant.
Monthly Invoicing of
Fees:
- Collaborate with management to prepare and issue
invoices for property upkeep fees, including landscaping and housekeeping.
- Ensure accurate invoicing details and promptly
distribute them to tenants.
- Maintain accurate records of prepaids (e.g., property
taxes and insurance) and set up recurring journal entries for prepaid
items.
Labor Allocation
Invoicing:
- Work with management to prepare labor allocation
invoices.
- Accurately allocate labor costs to specific properties
and projects, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
Collections and
Follow-Up:
- Monitor accounts receivable aging and initiate
collection efforts as necessary.
- Communicate with clients regarding overdue payments and
send reminders.
- Address outstanding balances and work with management
to resolve delinquent accounts.
Account
Reconciliation:
- Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of
receivables.
- Collaborate with the Property Accountant to resolve
discrepancies promptly.
Reporting and
Documentation:
- Generate timely reports detailing receivables status,
aging, and collections.
- Maintain organized documentation of invoices, payments,
and collection efforts, ensuring audit readiness.
Collaboration and
Communication:
- Work closely with the Property Accountant and
management teams for accurate financial data and invoicing.
- Provide responsive and professional support to internal
and external inquiries.
Security Deposits:
- Process and track security deposits for tenants and
ensure adherence to deposit guidelines.
- Facilitate the return of deposits upon lease
termination, ensuring accurate deductions for damages or outstanding
charges.
Rental Assistance
Payment Processing:
- Assist tenants with rental assistance programs by
verifying applications and maintaining records.
- Coordinate with agencies to ensure timely and accurate
payment processing.
Qualifications and
Skills:
- Bachlors degree in business, accounting or similar
- Proven experience in accounts receivable, preferably
within property management.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to handle
sensitive financial data.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office
Suite. Yardi a PLUS!
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and
departments.
Skills:
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Yardi) and Microsoft Office
Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve discrepancies and manage financial
data.
- Attention to detail and
high accuracy in processing financial transactions.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with tenants, management, and external
agencies.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
Job Overview
Posted Date: 16 Feb 2025
Location: Buffalo New York
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Company Information
Good Carbon Co.
Name: Good Carbon Co.
Web: https://www.goodcarbonco.com/