Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Description

Job 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