Bookkeeper

Asset Living is a third-party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners.

Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multifamily, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions.

Asset Living is a fast-growing company made up of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds that differentiate us and help us drive innovation and results for our clients and communities across the US. At Asset Living, we wholeheartedly believe 'Together We Lead, Together We Succeed’.

The Bookkeeper is responsible for overseeing, under the supervision of the Community Manager, the everyday operations and financial functions of the housing community.

• Financial Management
• Responsible for posting all payments and income received from all applicants, current residents, and non-current residents accurately, timely, and efficiently
• Responsible for processing and reconciling daily all account receivables
• Monitor and follow up on bad debt to include preparation of late notices, resident and guarantor contact, and filing evictions.
• Responsible for helping the property meet budgeted revenues, expenses, and Net Operating Income.
• Responsible for posting all charges to resident and non-current resident accounts; to also include bill back of utilities where applicable.
• Responsible for all end-of-the-month closing procedures and reporting.
• Maintain accurate and organized records; audit resident files to ensure accurate records.
• Responsible for walking units and posting all move-out charges, statements, and security deposit refunds
• Personnel Management
• Regular/daily onsite attendance is required
• Use consistent techniques & company directives to screen, hire, train, coach, and develop on-site staff
• Ensure the effectiveness of staff through ongoing training, coaching, counseling, and guidance in compliance with Asset training benchmarks.
• Promote harmony and quality job performance of staff through support and effective leadership
• Ensure staff compliance and consistency with Company policies and procedures
• Strategic Leasing Management
• Ensure staff leasing techniques are effective in obtaining closure, follow-up procedures met, signing/documentation of leases, and reporting systems are accurate and up to date.
• Implement marketing strategies & systems put in place by the annual marketing plan
• Deal with resident complaints, concerns, and requests to ensure resident satisfaction
• Develop and implement resident retention programs (i.e., resident functions, special promotions, monthly newsletter, etc.)
• Effectively show, lease, and move in prospective residents
• Administrative Management
• Manage excellent customer service and monitor service request turnaround and responsiveness of maintenance staff
• Maintain property appearance and ensure repairs are noted and completed on a timely basis (this requires regular property inspections and tours)
• Assist with supervision of all business functions related to operations
• Plan for and utilize property resources, equipment, and supplies economically (i.e., obtaining bids/pricing from vendors, suppliers, contractors, dealing with inadequate service, etc.)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred or two year’s experience in the housing industry; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to understand and perform all on-site software functions; basic computer skills required.
• Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods, communicate with others to exchange information, repeat motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers, assessing the accuracy, assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the…