What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Targa Real Estate Services Inc.?
JOB DESCRIPTION: BOOKKEEPER / PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
LEVEL I, II, III
REPORTS TO: ACCOUNTING MANAGER
FLSA STATUS: Full-Time / Salary / Exempt
BENEFITS: Full-time employees (and their families) are provided medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance options. Full and part time employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan, as well as a deferred compensation plan. Full time employees earn paid vacation and sick leave, monthly and part time employees will earn paid sick leave monthly. Full-time employees will also enjoy ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
OVERVIEW: Under direction of the Accounting Manager, provides accounting services
to a full portfolio of clients and customers, to include apartment homes,
single family homes, commercial properties, storage units, condominiums and HOA
boards. Responsible for the oversight of
property finances and communicating with Regional Managers, Condominium
Association Managers, Owners, Residents, and Human Resources on a regular
basis.
LEVEL I DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Full charge bookkeeping for a diverse portfolio of properties
- Cash receipts, deposits, data entry
- Management and payment of property bills, check printing
- Monthly bank reconciliation
- Financial statements
- Month end close
- Customer service to owners, residents, clients, managers as needed
- Journal entries
- General ledger
- Security deposits
- Year end close and audits
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Reconciling payroll, benefit and tax charges with assistance from
Human Resources - Wire transfers
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Ensure accurate, timely documentation for owners and
representatives - Prepare and distribute financial reports to senior management
- Coordinate with banks and lenders as needed
- Adhere to corporate policies and procedures
- Vendor statement reconciliation
- Identify and resolve collection issues
- Manages smaller, less complex properties
- Supervised by Level III staff member
- Daily management of check book register
- Assist with annual budget preparations
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Cash management – anticipate cash flow needs; establish reserves
for taxes, insurance and capital projects - Maintain tenant data in PM accounting system
- Other duties as assigned
COMMERCIAL
PROPERTIES:
- Commercial lease administration
- Annual CAM reconciliation
- CPI adjustments to rent
- Lease commission calculations and invoicing
LEVEL II DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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In addition to above, maintains medium
level/intermediate properties; has 3 years of property management
accounting experience; needs little supervison.
LEVEL III DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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In addition to above, manages the largest,
most complex properties; has 5
years of property
management accounting experience; needs no supervision; trains and oversees other
bookkeepers; has decision-making ability for the team.
QUALIFICATIONS: 2 or 4 year Accounting Degree highly preferred. Prior experience with property management
bookkeeping in lieu of education accepted. Ability to read and understand financial statements. Strong attention to detail. Experience with OneSite preferred. Working knowledge of accounts payable and
accounts receivable. Word and Excel
proficiency. Self-starter who can work
well independently or as part of a team. Able to prioritize tasks, and reprioritize as needed. Effective communicator, both oral and
written.
Work Hours: 40 hours scheduled per week.
DRIVING/TRAVELING REQUIREMENTS:
Must have valid driver’s license and current automobile
insurance.
