What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Ascend Talent Solutions?
Our client is a well-known and well-respected commercial real estate owner /operator.
This position will be responsible for assisting the Accounts Receivable team with a variety of tasks; including but not limited to, tenant billing, payment/cash application, collection courtesy emails/calls, outgoing wire/ACH initiation, entry of tenant chargebacks, late fee assessment/invoicing, tenant contact maintenance, assist property/corporate accountants with research, monthly tenant CPI (consumer price index) calculation and account updates, and back-up AR Supervisor with weekly check issuance. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist Accounts Receivable team with billing related tasks, including tenant invoicing, monthly statements, and delivery of tenant payment courtesy reminders
- Entry and posting of check/ach/wire receipts
- Calculate monthly tenant CPI (consumer price index) and update accounts
- Reconcile payment batches by verifying and entering transactions from lock box and local deposits
- Correspond with tenants and team members regarding tenant invoice inquiries, payment status, and other company related matters in a professional, respectful, and timely manner
- Maintain tenant records, contracts, invoices, credits, correspondence, etc. via paper and/or electronic file for future reference and account reconciliation
- Research account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from accounting, asset management, and other departments as necessary
- Initiate outgoing wire/ACH transactions as requested
- Post monthly tenant late fees as applicable and generate/deliver invoices
- Apply pre-paid balances to tenant accounts on bi-weekly basis
- Entry and posting of tenant chargeback items on a monthly basis
- Perform weekly tenant/vendor check issuance in the absence of AP/AR Manager
- Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned.
- Support for and adherence to Corporate Compliance Policies and Procedures
- Attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Hybrid work schedule of three days per week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), and two days per week remote (Monday, Friday)
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred
- 2 years of Accounts Receivable experience
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound judgment
- Willingness to adapt to shifting responsibilities and priorities
- Must be highly organized, extremely detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively and independently with a positive attitude, while maintaining positive relationships at all levels of the organization
- Employ discretion and sensitivity with confidential information
Salary : $24 - $35
