DescriptionAbout the Position Elevate Living is on the lookout for a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our growing team! In this role, you'll be at the forefront of our financial operations, managing key account collections and ensuring smooth financial processes. This is an exciting chance to leverage your skills in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact our success. If you're passionate about finance, thrive in a collaborative team setting, and are eager to make a tangible difference, we encourage you to apply! Benefits We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off.
- Paid Holidays.
- 401K Plan, Including Employer Match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Health Savings Account.
- Medical, Dental, Vision.
- Voluntary Life Insurance.
- Company Paid Life, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
What You'll Do:
- Elevate Account Collections: Monitoring and prioritizing balances to ensure timely collection from delinquent accounts. This role also monitors resident accounts for accuracy and prepare necessary documentation for third-party collections agencies. Additionally, maintaining effective relationships with these agencies and stays informed about state-specific requirements for landlord-tenant collection efforts, ensuring compliance and efficiency in our collection processes.
- Elevate Month End Reconciliations: Assisting with month-end reconciliations and accruals. This includes verifying and reconciling accounts receivable balances to ensure accuracy and completeness. You will collaborate closely with colleagues to prepare necessary entries and adjustments, helping to maintain clear and reliable financial records.
- Elevate General Practices:Providing tenants with necessary data and backup, processing credit card and ACH payments accurately in Yardi, and promptly responding to inquiries, conducting research, and resolving disputes to ensure efficient financial operations and excellent tenant service.
Who You Are:
- Elevated Communication Skills: You possess exceptional communication skills, adept at engaging with tenants and third-party agencies to facilitate payment collections. Your ability to convey information clearly helps you handle challenging conversations and encourage timely payments, even when faced with resistance.
- Elevated Problem Solver: You excel in identifying issues and implementing solutions quickly. Your proactive mindset and problem-solving skills are crucial in managing collections and maintaining positive relationships with tenants.
- Elevated Attention to Detail: You are meticulous and precise, with an unwavering commitment to accuracy in managing financial records. Your keen eye for detail ensures that every account is thoroughly reviewed, and discrepancies are promptly addressed.
Qualifications and Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2 years of collections experience or associates degree required.
- 1-year experience working in a professional office environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Able to engage with tenants in a positive and professional manner.
- Experience with Yardi preferred.
About the Company At Elevate Living, our mission is to create quality living environments for our residents that they can be proud to call home. We are a team of committed professionals, working together to enhance the lives of our residents and each other. We accomplish this mission through a collaborative, action-oriented culture that honors accountability and rewards exceptional customer service. Elevate Living owns and manages 47 multi-family residential properties in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota and Missouri totaling about 7,000 units. We are a growing, fast-paced and entrepreneurially minded company where you can have an impact! Job Type: Full-time To be considered for this position, please complete and submit an online position at