Bookkeeper

Description

Polinger Company is searching for a “top-notch” bookkeeper at Brighton Village, one of our welcoming apartment communities in Gaithersburg, MD.

Under the direction of the Property Manager, the Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining the financial records and resident files. The position requires exceptional customer service, organization, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

1. Managing Property Income

· Ensure timely rent collection

· Utilize phone, electronic, and written communication to follow up daily with unpaid residents.

· Financial management including managing a budget.

· Process and completion of deposit accounting for move-outs.

· Ensure the timely filing of rent suits, court appearances and assist in the execution of evictions.

· Timely follow-up on all resident financial issues

· Manage resident event activities and lease renewals

2. Office Administration

· Timely submit all required reports

· Verify collections are completed in a timely manner.

· Supervise the organization and maintenance of all lease files

· Assist the leasing team with all facets of leasing including but not limited to touring prospective renters, receiving telephone inquiries in a pleasant and professional manner, processing rental applications, and preparation of lease documents.

Requirements

1. Two (2) to Three (3) Years of Bookkeeping experience including collecting receivables, posting of deposits, monitoring of delinquents, and/or Property Management experience.

2. Proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Yardi Voyager required.

3. Demonstrated knowledge of Fair Housing requirements.

4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

5. Prolonged standing, walking, and climbing stairs.

6. Ability to work weekends

7. Exceptional organizational skills paying close attention to details.

Personal Competencies

1. Integrity/Honesty

2. Organization and planning

3. Calm under pressure

4. Ability to excel in a Fast Paced and High-Pressure Atmosphere

5. Proactivity/takes initiative

6. Listening Skills

7. Excellent written and verbal skills

Technical/Functional Competencies

1. Team Building

2. Marketing

3. Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

4. College Degree, a plus

Come join a winning team. Excellent salary and benefits! Thorough Background investigations will be conducted prior to hiring.

Polinger Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.