Property Accounting Associate

JOB SUMMARY
The Property Accounting Associate works to provide superior accounting support service to all Kidder Mathews Property Managers and Accountants in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner. This position works closely with other Asset Services Division employees in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Act as primary contact for all trust account banking relationships (including lockbox and Clickpay)
Produce monthly tenant rent statements accurately and on time
Provide banking support for all managed properties including reconciliation, reporting, cash application and cash distribution
Maintain vendors in both the Accounting Systems of Record and Avid ensuring accuracy and up to date information
Apply cash receipts to tenant accounts within 24 hours of receipt
Record corporate revenue and maintain log weekly
Assist with preparation and mailing of weekly vendor payments
Reconcile and process credit card charges monthly, if applicable
Sort and distribute daily mail
Maintain W-9s for vendors and property owners
Assist with the preparation of 1099 year end reports for all properties accurately and on time
Provide clerical support for special projects as assigned
Set up new accounts accurately with all required information within 24 hours of receiving appropriate documentation
Perform other duties or projects as requested or required

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent
Some college preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

2+ years relevant experience (in an accounting environment is preferred)
Experience with property management accounting systems preferred (Skyline, MRI, Yardi, etc.)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Basic knowledge of accounting procedures
Ability to learn and be proficient in the following programs:

Yardi, Skyline, MRI, Avid, ClickPay, MS Office

SKILLS AND ABILITY

Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Professional communication and organizational skills. Ability to provide excellent customer service and build relationships with clients, vendors and internal partners
Ability to speak, write and understand English
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to function in a team environment and proactively problem solve
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and utilize resources to execute and complete tasks within a fast paced and deadline-oriented environment
Willingness for professional development and continual learning

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a standard office environment with standard office noise like talking, office equipment, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is often active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds. The employee must frequently sit and use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no direct supervisory responsibilities