Accounts Receivable Specialist
Apartment Association of Orange County
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $65,000 - $70,000 per year
About the role
- Manage financial transactions related to resident payments, rent collection, and financial reporting.
- Accurately record and process resident payments, including rent, late fees, and other charges, while ensuring compliance with lease agreements and company policies.
- Maintain and reconcile resident ledgers, track outstanding balances, and follow up on delinquencies or disputes to minimize bad debt.
- Monitor past-due accounts, coordinate collection efforts, and collaborate with property management to escalate non-payment cases when necessary.
- Prepare reports on accounts receivable status, aging reports, and cash receipts while reconciling discrepancies between property management software, general ledgers, and banking records.
- Serve as an accounting liaison to Property Management, Acquisitions, Asset Management, and other groups within Avanath to facilitate collaboration and success for the accounting department.
- Facilitates the accounting close process and creates monthly reporting packages and financial statements.
- Assists with ad hoc analysis, reporting, and special projects, as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in accounts receivables, preferably in a high-volume environment with real estate experience.
- Understanding of and experience in residential real estate accounting concepts and principles are a plus but not required.
- Must possess intermediate skill level of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Yardi, Internet and email knowledge.
- Strong interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- Ability to interact effectively with senior executives, business vendors, community associates and investor contacts as needed.
- Ability to work well under time and other constraints.
- Strong attention to detail and thoroughness are required for this position.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits – health, dental & vision, 401(k), personal time off, paid holidays and more!
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingaccounts receivableledger reconciliationcash receiptsfinancial statementsad hoc analysis
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationattention to detailability to work under constraints
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in financeBachelor’s degree in accounting