Bookkeeper - Plaza Verde

Job Description

Job Description

Description

American Campus Communities is actively seeking a Bookkeeper that is skilled and proficient in Accounts Receivable financial transactions concerting current and non-current resident accounts. As the premiere student housing provider in the nation, our Bookkeepers strive to drive evolution daily. 

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to: 

• Responsible for overall accuracy of all accounts receivables including, but not limited to, posting charges/payments of rent, lease fees, late fees, utilities, etc. in line with American Campus policy, procedure, and training.
• Processing and reconciling daily credit card, debt card, ACH transactions, chargebacks and returned checks, and utility bill backs (where applicable) in the preparation of regular deposits to ensure appropriate revenue and expenses are maintained.
• Ensure effective delinquency practices are followed by utilizing/updating the Collections System as outlined by American Campus policy, procedure, and training. 
• Effectively complete regular financial transaction audits.
• Effectively implement all processes involved in resident move-out/transfer/move-in procedures.

• Our people are devoted to a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equality in the workplace and our communities.  We are committed to intentionally executing an evolving set of goals specific to inclusion, diversity, and accountability, driven by empathetic leadership and embraced by all.
• The core of American Campus culture involves everyone being fully invested in everything that e do down to picking up the smallest piece of trash. No matter their position or duration at any given property, everyone picks up trash because we take pride in our community.
• Serve as an American Campus representative and liaison in all interactions.
• Certain activities involved in this position may be photographed and/or video and audio recorded for quality control and/or training purposes. Compliance with the Photo, Video and Voice Recording Policy is a condition of employment.

To be successful in this position, you should have:

• Associate’s degree in accounting preferred; or 2 years’ experience in the student/multi-family housing industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Knowledge of MRI, Microsoft Office, and Leasing & Marketing
• Skills in communication, customer service, time management and attention to detail
• Ability to address individuals, multitask, work independently, and be a self-starter with a hands-on approach

• Benefits:
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) with Employer Matching
  • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Pregnancy & Childbirth Leave
  • Paid Paternity Leave
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Matching
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Perks:
  • Preferred Membership Pricing at Local & National Companies
  • CoreGiving Volunteer Days
  • Referral Program
  • Charity Matching Program