Bookkeeper

Liberty Military Housing • San Clemente, CA

23h

About The Position

As a Liberty Military Housing Bookkeeper, you will maintain and manage the day-to-day bookkeeping operations of a multi-family residential community. Your role includes various accounting tasks, vendor and customer service follow up and other administrative functions. Your role requires accuracy, effective customer service, the ability to work efficiently and effectively to deliver on our mission of providing exemplary service in accordance with Liberty Military Housing’s quality customer satisfaction standards.

Requirements

• Position requires 1 or more years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in personal computer skills, keyboard, Internet search, email correspondence, math, Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and other software applications preferred (i.e. Yardi, Payscan).
• Effective communication and interaction with management team, military partners, co-workers, vendors or residents; sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and complete assigned duties to ensure operational objectives are achieved.
• Must possess a positive and professional demeanor in all interactions, under all circumstances.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle or electrical cart.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, off-hours and emergencies as required.
• Ability to travel to other regional locations for work, training, meetings and other work-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the bookkeeping activities of the community, including paying bills, creating and receiving purchase orders, change orders, processing of A/P, A/R, delinquencies, collections, and invoicing.
• Assisting the District Manager with the community budget and achievement of operational and financial goals.
• Responsible for the collection of outstanding rents, prepares and sends delinquency and balance due letters to residents.
• Maintaining accurate records of all bookkeeping transactions; adjusts ledgers, prepares/reconciles delinquency reports, verifies/adjusts BAH, and submits write-off packages.
• Assists with the preparation of monthly financial accounting reports and explanation of budget variances.
• Assists with the auditing and processing of move outs, transfers, etc.; ensuring accuracy and timely input.
• Vendor/contractor communications concerning billing and invoicing.
• Participates in outreach marketing activities (i.e. market surveys, shop competitors) on a regular basis to obtain prospective residents.
• Assists incoming residents/potential residents with housing and community information.
• Assists other office staff with duties and customer relations.
• Performs other general office duties, i.e. phones, filing, special projects and assignments, as needed.
• May participate in property walks/inspections (grounds, common areas, parking lots, community rooms, make-readies, quality control, etc.) to ensure community is well maintained according to LMH’s quality standards.
• Participates in and attends various department or regional meetings, resident functions, seminars, training and work-related events.

Benefits

• Platinum-Level Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage with affordable premiums
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) become an employee owner with retirement savings
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Education Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Generous Paid Time Off , including vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays
• Wellness Benefits , including free gym access and additional wellness programs
• Bonus Incentives
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Life and AD&D Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed