Accounting - Bookkeeper

Job Summary:

• The primary role focuses on data entry, invoice processing, file organization, and general administrative support within the Accounting Department.
• Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and driven individuals seeking an entry-level opportunity to join our accounting team.
• This position will collaborate closely with team members to ensure that the Accounts Payable (A/P) process meets the highest standards.

Independent Management Services is a full-service property management and marketing firm, specializing in the revitalization of under-managed multifamily housing developments. Since our founding in 1989, we have expanded our nationwide presence to include over 100 sustainable communities in 11 states focusing exclusively in the affordable and workforce housing sectors. However, our total breath of experience also includes market rate and commercial property management.

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefit package. We intend to build a team of individuals, who are self-motivated, willing to learn and grow with our firm. We progressively uphold a professional management team to serve our clients, enhancing our management skills and capabilities. Your progress, training, experience, motivation, attitude, and goals may create many possibilities for career opportunities with our company. If you have superior attention to detail with outstanding communications skills and enjoy a challenging fast pace environment, join our team now!

This position is best suited for an organized and driven Bookkeeper to join our growing team at our company. The Bookkeeper position will work closely with other staff members to ensure operational procedures are executed timely and files kept to the highest standard.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 years of office experience or higher-level education with a focus in accounting.
• Experience with accounting software / property management software is preferred.

Qualifications:

• 1 years bookkeeping experience
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel, and databases
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and self-direct
• Filing requires ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, balance on stepping stool, lift up to 20 lbs.
• Deadline-oriented
• Confidentiality
• Time management
• Solutions oriented / positive team player
• Previous experience in property management is preferred, but not required
• Experience working in multi-entity environments is preferred, but not required
• Experience performing a high volume of transactions with accuracy is required

Responsibilities:

• Review A/P entered prior to check run ensuring invoice entry accuracy and correct coding
• Print checks, match to A/P packet, and submit for signature
• Mail checks while verifying checks match stub total and remit address
• File all closed A/P prior to next check run
• Move current month closed A/P to monthly retention after last check run of month
• Assist staff with invoice retrieval for various office-related requests
• Receive and record vendor transmittals
• Organize and maintain A/P files
• Produce positive pay report for submission
• Compile security deposit refund supporting documents for supervisor review
• Ensure all utility allowance checks are printed and mailed in accordance to policy and procedure
• Other projects assigned by a Supervisor based on your skills and accessibility

We offer a competitive salary plus benefits including:

• Employer paid health and dental insurance (100% employee only) with affordable dependent and family coverage.
• Voluntary insurance options: Vision, Life, Accident Injury, Long-Term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• 401(k) with above-average employer matching contribution.
• Generous paid time off package.
• Training and employee development program.
• Among many other employee benefits.