Bookkeeper (Washington, D.C. Regional Office)

WinnCompanies is looking for a Bookkeeper to join our regional office located in Washington, DC.

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of assigned site. You will assist with the collection of rent from all residents, in accordance with the Rent Collection Policy, for the effective administration and disposition of all landlord-tenant cases and for the enforcement of all lease terms for both residential and commercial tenants.

This opportunity offers a pay range of $60,000 - $70,000 annually, based on experience. The selected candidate will adhere to the following schedule: Monday through Friday, from 8:30AM to 5:00PM. This role requires to be on-site 4 days per week and 1 day remotely.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rent collection, including: sending late rent notices, communicating with the attorneys regarding new and ongoing cases, processing payments, and conducting related programs.
• Review, submit, and follow up on all payable invoices.
• Answer any questions and research any issues concerning utilities. Create relevant monthly reports.
• Assist manager in monthly Accounts Receivable reporting and tracking. As specified, create monthly/quarterly/annual reports for Agencies, Lenders and Owners.
• Execute actions as outlined in approved Rent Collection Policy to include: ensure that rent bills are mailed each month, send late letters, provide phone reminders, instruct attorney to send rent demands, complete and submit nonmilitary affidavits, apply legal charges and damage charges, convert demands to petitions, authorize stipulation agreements, accept stipulation payments, authorize warrant serves, maintain and distribute Do Not Accept (“DNA”) List, authorize eviction moves or discarding of items from evicted apartments, authorize commencement of turnover work for evicted apartments.
• Meet with attorneys regularly for case status updates and to obtain follow-up instructions, review all legal bill prior to posting in RealPage OneSite, dispute bills as applicable, bill legal fees to residents as applicable
  
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of related work experience.
• Prior AR/AP experience.
• Advanced skills with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office Suites.
• Basic Accounting Skills - understanding of debits and credits, income statement, and balance sheet.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Superb attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field.
• Accounting or bookkeeping related educational certificate.
• Advanced knowledge of housing regulatory requirements.
• Property management software knowledge such as RealPage and/or OneSite.
  
  

Our Benefits

Permanent full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)
• 401(k) plan options with a company match
• Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution
• Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance
• Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)
• Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options
• Employee Corporate Discount Programs (Verizon Wireless, Home Depot Pro, Staples, and more!)
• Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles
• Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families
• To learn more, visit winnbenefits.com
  
  

Why WinnCompanies?

A job you can be proud of: WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives.

A job that challenges you: Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace.

A job you can learn from: We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members’ career growth and professional development.

A team that cares: We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we’re committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.

About Us

WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,400 team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 24 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there’s a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.

If you are a California Resident, please see our Notice of Collection here.

Current Winn employees should apply through this internal link.