Bookkeeper

Description

Polinger Company is an established family-owned and operated full-service real estate organization that offers numerous opportunities in a wide range of disciplines and career paths. Our corporate culture is responsible for more than half of the corporate team being with the company for 10 years or longer. This type of longevity is unique but not surprising given the combination of outstanding working conditions, generous benefits, and opportunities to grow and develop professionally and personally.

Immediate Bookkeeper position available at 4000 Massachusetts Avenue, NW The Bookkeeper, under the direction of the Property Manager, will be responsible for maintaining the financial records and resident files. The position requires exceptional customer service, organization, and attention to detail. Immediate Bookkeeper position available for a large garden-style apartment community.

Responsibilities :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to) :

1. Managing Property Income

• Ensure timely rent collection
• Utilize phone, electronic, and written communication to follow up daily with unpaid residents.
• Financial management including managing a budget.
• Process and completion of deposit accounting for move-outs.
• Ensure the timely filing of rent suits, and court appearances and assist in the execution of evictions.
• Timely follow-up on all resident financial issues
• Manage resident event activities and lease renewals

2. Office Administration

Requirements

1. Two (2) to Five (5) Years of Bookkeeping or Assistant Property Manager experience including collecting receivables, posting deposits, monitoring delinquent accounts, and / or Property Management experience.

2. Proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Yardi Voyager (or another Property Management software) required.

3. Demonstrated knowledge of Fair Housing requirements.

4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

5. Prolonged standing, walking, and climbing stairs.

6. Ability to work weekends

7. Exceptional organizational skills paying close attention to details.

8. D.C rent control experience a must

Competencies

Other

Physical abilities / Working Conditions :

Thorough Background investigations will be conducted prior to hire. Great pay and benefits available. Polinger Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.