Accounts Receivable Clerk

About the Organization
For over three decades, SMC has been in the forefront of proven, quality real estate property management services in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. Our property management portfolio consists of rental housing for family and senior residents, developments funded by the low-income housing tax credit program, government assisted rental housing and rent stabilized properties.

We care about your concerns and take excellent care of your property. As Owners, we understand that 'good management doesn't cost, it saves'. SMC is dedicated to providing quality property management services at every level of our organization. Every member of our team strives to fulfill our vision of excellent customer services to both our clients and residents. We pledge our commitment to providing quality Real Estate Property Management and Consulting Services.


Our Vision: Investing in our people, our properties and our communities to build a lifestyle of prosperity.

Our Mission: We're determined to maintain a thriving culture. We are focused on enhancing team effectiveness. We promote individual and collective growth within the community by redefining affordable housing.

Description

Duties (include, but are not limited to):

• 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

Position Requirements

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

Location
Akida Corporation

EOE Statement
Shinda Management Corporation is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Shinda Management Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time


This position is currently accepting applications.