Property Accountant

WPM Real Estate Management•Owings Mills, MD

14h•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

WPM Real Estate Management is seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support the financial operations of our managed properties. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records of accounts receivable, processing and reconciling resident and tenant charges and payments, and ensuring the integrity of property-level financial data.

Requirements

Skilled at an intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
Basic knowledge of accounting principles
Familiarity with Jenark or other property management accounting systems
Ability work effectively in teams
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including, but not limited to standard calculators, copy machines, fax machines, telephones and computers
Ability to manage priorities and multi-task
Must possess strong mathematical, financial, and analytical abilities
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to use tact in communicating difficult messages
2 years’ experience working in a property management or related business

Nice To Haves

2 or 4 year degree in accounting or a related field.

Responsibilities

Ensures that all rent-related monies received by the company are properly identified, recorded, deposited into the correct property’s bank account and recorded properly in the accounting system.
Ensures accuracy of leasing information entered into the accounting system.
Receives and reviews paperwork from properties pertaining to resident moves out, preparing security disposition letters and requesting refunded security deposits from accounts payable.
Documents property residents who are delinquent in their rent payments after the 5th day of each month, prepares and signs Failure to Pay Rent Court Notices, check requests and checks.
Prepares and sends paperwork to attorney for collection actions, attending court with the attorney, as required. Tracks late and court fees in the accounting system.
Notifies Property Managers of trial dates and case numbers, providing the Property Managers with documentation necessary for them to represent the company in Rent Court matters.
Prepares and sends rent and utility bills.
Processes month end reports and files.
Responds to inquiries from residents, managers, leasing agents, etc., preparing formal correspondence, as necessary.
Maintains resident and property files.