Accounts Receivable Clerk

Shinda Management Corporation•Queens Village, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for processing tenant rent payments, preparing deposits for financial institutions, and assisting clients with outstanding receivables and payment discrepancies. This role involves reconciling all transactions related to the A/R Department, generating reports, and receiving payments against invoices in the accounting system. The clerk will establish and input records of accounts, document financial records using current technologies, and assist with preparing forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel. Key responsibilities also include processing reports accurately and timely, recording and reconciling security deposit transactions, and liaising with financial institutions regarding security deposits. The position requires ensuring accurate application of payments, supporting Field and Property Managers, understanding collection timelines, and interacting with various internal units like Management, Leasing, and the Affordable Housing Compliance Unit (AHCU) to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships for customer care. Knowledge of security deposit accounting and processing is essential.

Requirements

Accounts receivable (billing and collections) and general accounting experience
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Financial Management
Confidentiality & Ethical Conduct
Effective Communication & Customer Service
Thoroughness, Problem Solving & Flexibility

Nice To Haves

Previous knowledge of Yardi software System

Responsibilities

Process tenant rent payments and preparation of deposits for financial institutions
Assisting Clients with outstanding receivables and payment discrepancies
Reconciles all transactions relating to the A/R Department and generates reports
Receives payments against the invoices created in the accounting system
Establish records of accounts and input entries into proper accounts
Document and ensure proper keeping of financial records, making use of current technologies
Assist with preparing forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel
Process reports in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with departmental procedures
Record and reconcile all security deposit transactions and related follow up as required to facilitate timely processing of receipts and disbursements regarding the security deposit accounts
Liaison with financial institutions where the security deposits are held and process necessary paperwork
Perform other duties as assigned
Ensure that checks and cash are applied to the appropriate income or revenue accounts and ensures the accounting system accurately reflects these deposits
Supports the Field and Property Managers
Understands timelines and available collection options
Interacting with Management, Leasing and Affordable Housing Compliance Unit (AHCU)
Build and maintain internal/external relationships to ensure the highest level of customer care
Knowledge of security deposit accounting and processing