Community Account Specialist

City Account Specialist

The City Account Specialist is responsible for all accounting operations of the community. Accountable for posting payments, processing Deposit Accounting forms, completion of Final Deposit Accounting, and other administrative and customer service duties as required. Responsibilities of the City Account Specialist include the following duties in compliance with all company policies and processes.

What You Will Do :

• Actively communicates with residents regarding move-in process, ledger balances, past move-out balances, and eviction status. Resolves customer escalations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain the highest level of customer service for residents, vendors, teammates, and corporate departments through strong collaboration and communication. Be a team player.
• Ensures compliance of company money management and accounts receivable policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the collection process, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of Pay or Quits, delinquency notices, and resident communications.
• Completes accounting responsibilities including revenue management, and timely processing of Deposit Accounting and Accounting Month End.
• Ensure systems are kept up to date and accurate for data integrity and reporting purposes.
• Ability to support legal proceedings for unpaid rent, including the unlawful detainer, small claims, and eviction processes.
• Assist with other ad hoc requests and reports as needed.
• Maintain alignment with Essex policies and procedures while effectively managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Accounting, Legal, and other departments within Essex.

What You Will Need :

What The Job Requires :

What You Will Bring To The Table :

All full-time regular associates are offered competitive salaries, experience career growth, and are eligible for benefit packages that include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401k employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs, and much more. With our 12 paid holidays and 15 PTO days, work / life balance is a priority! Additionally, most positions are eligible for a housing discount of 20%.

Essex provides great communities in which to live, work and invest. We are a purpose-driven company, and we pride ourselves on promoting an internal culture of growth and opportunity by engaging, enabling, and empowering our teams. Working at Essex is not a destination. It is a journey where you can confidently build your career.

The pay range for this position is $25.96 - $35.10 per hour. New hires generally start between $25.96 - $30.29 per hour. The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience; internal equity; and other business and organizational needs. This role is also eligible to participate in Essex's discretionary Annual Bonus program that is commensurate with the level of the position.