Bookkeeper - Temporary

GHP Management Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As the Temporary Bookkeeper, you will play a crucial role at GHP. Your mission will be to ensure the property’s financial transactions are in line with the Company’s expectations. You will serve as the first point of contact for all resident’s financial interactions onsite. As a successful Bookkeeper, you will demonstrate a professional and friendly personality, with an uncompromising desire to deliver an exceptional resident experience. REPORTS TO: Community Manager HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE: Customer Service: Communicates with residents for all resident accounting inquiries and provide excellent service for resolution as needed Actively seeks opportunity to assist others. Use logic and reasoning to identify solutions, seek alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to solve resident issues Communicate professionally and exhibit sense of urgency with both residents and internal departments and employees Create a sense of community while dealing with resident issues Demonstrate service excellence through demonstration of Company Values, our Employee Promise, policies and initiatives Operations: Maintain communication with the Property Manager and Controller as to all aspects of daily property accounting, and any issues that arise needing attention Ensure timely collection procedures in accordance with company policies and practices Responsible for daily accounting data input and timely collection of rents, banking activities and documentation of all monetary transactions Post all receivables daily in system and make daily bank deposits. Maintain related documentation, including copies of checks deposited Verify and ensure accuracy of the Daily Deposit Detail and weekly Bank Deposit Summary Report Verify validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from residents Reconcile Accounts Receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted Perform day-to-day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording Accounts Receivable data Issue 3-day Notices to Pay or Quit, with timely follow up on notices. When necessary, forward appropriate documents or delinquent accounts to attorney for unlawful detainer Prepare Daily Delinquency Report, with knowledge as to the status of all balances and credits due, follow up as necessary to clear all balances Post all violation charges as requested by the Facilities Director or Resident Services staff. Follow up on charges with Residents and Guarantors (if applicable). Verify and ensure accuracy of the Prepaid Report daily after the 15th of each month Perform other functions as required by the position and/or directed by the Controller or Property Manager QualificationsCore Competencies: Customer-Centric – Put the customer, both internal and external, at the heart of everything. Problem Solving – Uses logic and reasoning to identify solutions and seek alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Communication – Communicates in detail both written, orally and verbally in a professional manner. Business Acumen - Communicates professionally and exhibits a sense of urgency with both internal and external customers. Cost Conscious – Makes decisions within assigned role that are fiscally responsible. Sales Driven – Meets and exceeds sales goals and seeks opportunities to close on all potential residents. Professional Requirements: 1 to 2 years direct experience as a Bookkeeper/Accounting Minimum High School/GED: Associates Degree in Accounting or Business preferred Knowledge of office systems and equipment, property management software preferred Intermediate/advanced computer skills Physical Requirements: Ability to interact effectively with prospects, residents, peers and management. Excellent customer service skills. Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task. Constantly positions self to bend, stoop, reach, lift Occasionally lift/move/carry up to 15lbs with/without assistance Frequently lift/move/carry 5lbs Constantly communicate, converse and exchange information with coworkers, vendors, residents and visitors Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Constantly operates computer, 10-key and other office productivity machinery. Constantly works in low to moderate noise levels COGNITIVE OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Reading; Writing; Strong math skills; Ability to communicate clearly; Ability to deal with complex issues; Attention to detail; and Ability to prepare financial and related reports. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States; and Must be willing to submit to a background investigation. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks will be assigned Salary Range: $23.00-$25.00 per hour, DOE. Eligible for: Commissions and Overtime Benefits: Sick time Free Onsite Parking This is a temporary position

Requirements

1 to 2 years direct experience as a Bookkeeper/Accounting
Minimum High School/GED
Knowledge of office systems and equipment, property management software preferred
Intermediate/advanced computer skills
Ability to interact effectively with prospects, residents, peers and management
Excellent customer service skills
Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task
Reading
Writing
Strong math skills
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to deal with complex issues
Attention to detail
Ability to prepare financial and related reports
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Accounting or Business preferred

Responsibilities

Communicates with residents for all resident accounting inquiries and provide excellent service for resolution as needed
Actively seeks opportunity to assist others
Use logic and reasoning to identify solutions, seek alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to solve resident issues
Communicate professionally and exhibit sense of urgency with both residents and internal departments and employees
Create a sense of community while dealing with resident issues
Demonstrate service excellence through demonstration of Company Values, our Employee Promise, policies and initiatives
Maintain communication with the Property Manager and Controller as to all aspects of daily property accounting, and any issues that arise needing attention
Ensure timely collection procedures in accordance with company policies and practices
Responsible for daily accounting data input and timely collection of rents, banking activities and documentation of all monetary transactions
Post all receivables daily in system and make daily bank deposits
Maintain related documentation, including copies of checks deposited
Verify and ensure accuracy of the Daily Deposit Detail and weekly Bank Deposit Summary Report
Verify validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from residents
Reconcile Accounts Receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
Perform day-to-day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording Accounts Receivable data
Issue 3-day Notices to Pay or Quit, with timely follow up on notices
When necessary, forward appropriate documents or delinquent accounts to attorney for unlawful detainer
Prepare Daily Delinquency Report, with knowledge as to the status of all balances and credits due, follow up as necessary to clear all balances
Post all violation charges as requested by the Facilities Director or Resident Services staff
Follow up on charges with Residents and Guarantors (if applicable)
Verify and ensure accuracy of the Prepaid Report daily after the 15th of each month
Perform other functions as required by the position and/or directed by the Controller or Property Manager