Bookkeeper

The Bookkeeper is responsible for journal entries, bank reconciliations, financial statement preparation, accounts receivable and daily and monthly cash disbursements and receipts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reconcile Accounts Receivable, security deposits and rent roll to financial statements for property
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports prepare monthly journal entries, financial statement preparation and bank reconciliations
• General ledger analysis and review ledger accounts
• Oversee Accounts Payable function
• Deposit Accounting
• Rent collection efforts
• Research and answer Property Managers' questions regarding tenant statements
• Follow Bridge policies and procedures and comply with Fair Housing, state and federal laws
• Regular, on-time attendance
• Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
• Accounting month end
• Delinquency reports
• Property collections
• Posting rent
• Rent demand notices
• Deposit accounting (move ins and move outs)
• Post all lease renewals

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with Accounting for Multi-Housing Real Estate
• Must use Excel proficiently
• Must be proficient in General Office Equipment and multiple software packages
• Ability to represent company in a professional manner

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience
• Up to 1 year of real estate accounting
• Operates in a professional office environment; Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones