BOOKKEEPER (DTLA)

Job DetailsDescriptionYou will serve as the first point of contact for all resident’s financial interactions onsite. As a successful Bookkeeper, you will demonstrate a professional and friendly personality, with an uncompromising desire to deliver an exceptional resident experience.Customer ServiceHOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:Communicates with residents for all resident accounting inquiries and provide excellent service for resolution as neededActively seeks opportunity to assist others.Use logic and reasoning to identify solutions, seek alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to solve resident issuesCommunicate professionally and exhibit sense of urgency with both residents and internal departments and employeesCreate a sense of community while dealing with resident issuesDemonstrate service excellence through demonstration of Company Values, our Employee Promise, policies and initiativesOperationsMaintain communication with the Property Manager as to all aspects of daily property accounting, and any issues that arise needing attentionEnsure timely collection procedures in accordance with company policies and practicesResponsible for daily accounting data input and timely collection of rents, banking activities and documentation of all monetary transactionsPost all receivables daily in system and make daily bank deposits. Maintain related documentation, including copies of checks depositedVerify and ensure accuracy of the Daily Deposit Detail and weekly Bank Deposit Summary ReportVerify validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from residentsReconcile Accounts Receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly postedPerform day-to-day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording Accounts Receivable dataIssue 3-day Notices to Pay or Quit, with timely follow up on notices. When necessary, forward appropriate documents or delinquent accounts to attorney for unlawful detainerPrepare Daily Delinquency Report, with knowledge as to the status of all balances and credits due, follow up as necessary to clear all balancesPost all violation charges as requested by the Facilities Director or Resident Services staff. Follow up on charges with Residents and Guarantors (if applicable).Verify and ensure accuracy of the Prepaid Report daily after the 15th of each monthPerform other functions as required by the position and/or directed by the Controller or Property ManagerYou Have1 to 2 years direct experience as a Bookkeeper and/or Accounts PayableMinimum High School/GED: Associates Degree in Accounting or Business preferredKnowledge of office systems and equipment, property management software preferred, (Yardi, RealPage)Intermediate/advanced computer skillsPhysical RequirementsRegular and physical attendance is required.Constantly positions self to bend, stoop, reach, liftOccasionally lift/move/carry up to 15lbs with/without assistanceFrequently lift/move/carry 5lbsConstantly communicate, converse and exchange information with coworkers, vendors, residents and visitorsAbility to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of timeAbility to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).Constantly operates computer, 10-key and other office productivity machinery.Constantly works in low to moderate noise levelsHourly Range: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour, DOE.Benefits: Fully paid medical insurance available to employees along with dental, vision. Other benefits include: flexible spending account, Life/AD&D insurance, pet insurance, Employee Assistance Program, TicketsAtWork. There is also free onsite parking.