M & J WILKOW, LTD.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Property Bookkeeper -Accounts Receivable/Payable
Department: Accounting
Performs a variety of professional level duties in support of a diverse portfolio, including tracking and managing accurate cash receipts data, tracking invoices and payments, and maintaining a system for organizing company documents that support the financial statements and the monthly close of the general ledger. The Property Bookkeeper will report to the Accounting Manager and carry out his or her responsibilities in a manner that is in keeping with the vision of the Principals for the accounting and finance department.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:
· Responsible for all activities related to the cash application function
o Retrieving cash activity from banking sites (lockbox, ACH)
o Processing checks received via remote deposit scanner
o Application and posting of receipts to tenant accounts
o Communication with Property Management to reconcile payment discrepancies and process billing adjustments
· Responsible for the activities related to payment of approved invoices
o Batching and importing of approved invoices from web-based AP invoice processing program (AvidInvoice) into MRI/Yardi
o Completing Available Funds Worksheet to discern cash balances exceed check run and obtain approvals, as necessary
o Processing standard payments – export files from MRI/Yardi and importing in web-based AP payment processing program (AvidPay)
o Specialty payments – have in-house checks printed mailed
o Post payment to GL and complete month-end close for AP
o Assist with W-9 request and 1099 maintenance
o Respond to vendor inquiries
· Complete month-end bank reconciliations for review
· Process non-recurring billings charges to tenants
· Assist with other projects as needed
Specific Job Skills:
· Highly motivated, detail and deadline oriented
· Professional, courteous, positive attitude
· Ability to work independently and effectively with a team
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Excellent organizational and time management skills; strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines.
Education and/or Experience:
· Associate Degree
· 3-5 years’ experience in A/R and A/P processing medium to high volume
· Real estate experience required
· Paperless payable environment experience a plus
· Commercial on-line banking website experience required
· MRI & Yardi experience a plus
· Proficient with MS Office applications inclusive of Word and Excel
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person