What we are looking for: Bookkeepers are tasked with ensuring resident accounts are current and accurate. They devise and implement strategies that assist in achieving delinquency and collections goals and great communication. Spanish a plus. Duties and Responsibilities -Complies with all Southern Management policies and procedures -Post rent daily and prepare deposits Enter move-outs, transfers, renewals, move-ins, increases, charges, and receipts within a specified time frame -Rent collection; collect all rental income, monthly rent, and late and legal fees -Contact resident by telephone or in person, who has neglected to pay their rent to ensure timely rental payments -To schedule meetings as necessary and coordinate with a Credit Counselor, as applicable -Leases apartment homes to future residents, and achieves necessary sales application goals -Monitor and update information in Yardi to ensure accuracy -Utilize promissory notes correctly to collect outstanding debt at community level -Verify all rental information to those inquiring whether present or previous resident -Filing of correspondence -Run month end report making necessary comments and adjustments -Run reports to inform the Property Manager of current delinquents and/or vacancy loss, etc. at any given time -Billing residents for any charges and outstanding rent/community invoice preparation -Communicate with Corporate Controller regarding any corrections/changes as needed -Communicate with legal department of suit and summons list -Performs various other duties as assigned by the Assistant Property Manager or Property Manager -Contribute to the team's effort by accomplishing tasks and assisting with projects as needed Skills Required -Ability to work well with residents and team members -Ability to keep accurate and neat records -Knowledge and understanding of general lease terms, community policies and procedures -Knowledge of office procedures, and clerical aptitude -Working knowledge of Microsoft® Office -Proficient in use of Yardi (an in-house software/computer system) as it relates to on-site bookkeeping responsibilities, within 60 days of training -High level of written and oral communication skills -Goal oriented with regard to management objectives Summary of Benefits: -High School diploma or GED -Minimum one year experience with bookkeeping or accounting related functions Hourly rate is only part of the employment equation. Benefits add significant dollars to your total compensation package and greatly improve your quality of life. Southern offers one of the best benefits packages in the industry. Southern provides:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you, your spouse and/or immediate family at a remarkably low cost
- Group Term Life and AD D Insurances
- A Pension Retirement Plan
- Leave: paid holidays, paid time off, pay for bereavement/funereal leave and jury duty
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Continuing Education
- Rental Discounts at our apartment-home communities
- Uniforms and weekly cleaning services for service team members
At reduced rate additional cost, you can customize your package to include: Long Term Care, AFLAC, MET Life Home/Auto, Section 125, 401K Plan, 401K Roth Benefit eligibility is dependent on Team Member Status All benefits are subject to cancellation and/or change at any time. What's required from you:
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of experience with accounting related functions, or equivalent education
- Collections, credit counseling, and personal finance/budgeting experience preferred