Accounts Receivable

Edgewood Properties•Piscataway, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Edgewood Properties is seeking an Accounts Receivable professional for its multifamily portfolio. The position is based full-time in the company’s corporate office in Piscataway, New Jersey, and is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records and maximizing collections across the portfolio. The role works with property site managers and customers, handles payment and ledger activity, supports collections and month-end closing, and completes reporting, reconciliations, and escrow account management.

Requirements

High school diploma required; BA/BS preferred.
Knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, bookkeeping, and general accounting.
Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Two to three years of accounts receivable and general accounting experience.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to complete tasks accurately and with a sense of urgency.
Strong written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal communication skills.
Analytical skills, including the ability to investigate and solve problems.
Computer skills in accounting software, Excel, Word, and email.
Ability to learn and use a variety of proprietary applications and technology.
Team player with a positive attitude and commitment.

Nice To Haves

OneSite RealPage experience.
Property management or real estate experience.
BA/BS degree.

Responsibilities

Follow established procedures for processing check, cash, and credit card payments.
Analyze resident ledgers for accuracy and suggest or make adjustments as needed.
Post non-sufficient-funds transactions and communicate with property sites.
Research and resolve payment discrepancies and customer queries.
Review accounts receivable reports for delinquencies and prepayments.
Assist with collection efforts.
Post monthly rents and late fees for all properties in the portfolio.
Work with site managers to ensure late-fee notices and 72-hour eviction notices are posted on time, and follow up with managers on eviction proceedings.
Track and enforce payment plans and consents.
Communicate with customers by phone, email, mail, or in person.
Assist with month-end closing.
Collect data and prepare or review weekly and monthly reports.
Keep accounting records current, including transferring data between software programs and making journal entries.
Complete bank statement reconciliations and manage escrow accounts.
Perform other duties as assigned.