Accounting Specialist

KMB Property Management•Iowa City, IA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist role is vital to the KMB Property Management, LLC team. The Accounting Specialist uses receipts and other documents to verify and process transactions, record and analyze financial information, and assist with daily, weekly, monthly and yearly accounting activities and projects.

Requirements

Associates degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or Bachelor’s Degree in Business
0-5 years of experience for entry level positions
Strong computer skills including databases, Excel and other software
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
Flexibility and ability to handle stress and new/undefined situations.
Ability to address conflict and problem solve.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in entering financial data.
2-3 years of customer service with proven customer-focused work experience
Ability to thoroughly analyze and research information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent time management ability
Commitment to the KMB mission and values.
Behave as a professional representative of KMB.

Responsibilities

Review work orders for accuracy and completeness.
Analyze and track work orders to ensure open issues get completed timely.
Complete the work orders process and bill to owner and/or resident as applicable.
Compile information from the database for all checks written and upload that information to the bank for Positive Pay services on a weekly basis.
Review and process Positive Pay exception transactions daily (all properties) and research unknown transactions.
Record rent payments, deposit check and other miscellaneous payments in the database.
Prepare bank deposits and print the deposit ticket in the database.
Deposit funds into the appropriate bank accounts either by scanning or delivering the deposit to the bank.
Record laundry deposits in database.
Record returns from PayLease in database and send letters as needed.
Record PayLease monthly fees in database for all properties.
Reconcile credit cards weekly and monthly.
Manage bills and inquiries received in the IC Accounts Payable email account.
Research and address issues related to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Record journal entries and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
Support team with tasks and/or as assigned.
Provide administrative support to team members, including scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and handling correspondence.
Maintain office filing systems, databases, and records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
Oversee day-to-day office operations, including managing office supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Process invoices, expense reports, and purchase orders in a timely manner.
Monitor office expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities where possible.
Present a positive, professional image of KMB and all of its services.
Maintain clean and organized facilities including storage and archives.
Assist with the shared staff responsibilities for security of staff and facilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.