Bookkeeper

Position: Bookkeeper
Location: 142 Arcade St., Suite 101, Watertown, NY 13601

Duration: Full Time; Mon-Fri 8A-5P

Company

Our mission at Jake Johnson Properties is to set the standard of professionalism and quality service through the management of residential and commercial properties throughout Jefferson County and the Upstate New York area. We pride ourselves on investing in the renewal and revitalization of distressed properties while instilling a rebirth of the original beauty and beyond. We set the standard in the single family and multi-family housing, rental, and property management industry by providing full-service commitment and care to our tenants and properties.

Opportunity

This is not your typical staff Bookkeeper position! Jake Johnson Properties oversees 27 active entities and our Bookkeeper is responsible for the proper A/P and A/R input for all of them, reviewing and entering data in three different operating systems! The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have accounting knowledge, a strong attention to detail and a desire to handle multiple tasks concurrently in our fast-paced office setting. The Bookkeeper will work closely with the Lead Accountant and Jake Johnson Properties Ownership to record and maintain the business’ financial transactions for all entities. They will also be a team player with good verbal and written communication skills. Experience in other facets of business management, such as marketing, are not required but considered a plus.

Responsibilities

· Responsible for the accurate input of invoicing for all entities into the operating systems verifying all transactions are recorded in the correct entity, property and unit

· Identifies issues in invoicing and reports to senior management

· Analyzes National Grid billings for all entities, evaluates for accuracy and payment responsibility and enters into operating system

· Tracks all National Grid meters and records information pertaining to ownership

· Keeps accurate listing of National Grid bills paid by entities and reimbursed by tenants

· Processes payments for all applicable National Grid bills

· Prepares and records entity deposits for real estate holding entities

· Processes security deposit release requests

· Reconciles several bank accounts monthly and resolves all outstanding issues

· Reconciles all credit card transactions on a weekly basis and provides reconciliation report to management for review and payment determination

· Pays credit card balances as directed on a weekly basis

· Reviews log of tenant ACH payments daily and immediately processes payment in Rent Manager

· Prepares biweekly leasing commissions report and invoice and provides to management for review and approval of payment

· Reviews real estate insurance policies, records bills in operating system, updates insurance tickler and ensures payments are processed timely

· Assists with real estate holding company bill payments as directed

· Acts as back up to Office Coordinator

· Maintains friendly, professional relations with all clients and employees, maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that results in a positive work relationship with customers, co-workers and managers

Position Requirements

· A/P Processing

· A/R Processing

· Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online

· Working knowledge of Excel

· Working knowledge of retail POS systems

· Working knowledge of Rent Manager Software not required, but will be considered favorably

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

IRA Plan with Matching Contribution

Holiday Pay

Jake Johnson Properties is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to Commute:

• Watertown, NY 13601 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25