Payment Processing Clerk

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Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.

The Payment Processing Clerk is responsible for processing resident receipts received for payment of resident charges. Ensures the application of those receipts follows established collection guidelines. Ensures physical custody controls for all financial remittances (i.e., checks, money orders, etc.). Researches receipt issues for both physical receipts and electronic remittances.

• Process tenants’ receipts from various sources including, but not limited to personal checks, money orders, and cashier’s checks. Prepare receipts for deposits using company standard processing procedure.
• Process failed tenant checks, Conservice utility checks, and Housing Authority Payments (HAP). Process receipt adjustments following approved department guidelines.
• Research payments pursuant to request from various sources including Rent Cafe.
• Handle physical custody inventory (i.e., checks scanned, posted, and stored for filing), sort checks, archive and mail documents, pickup mail from the post office, and assist the Development Accounting team with check printing.

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Prior experience working in Accounts Receivable preferred.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager software a plus.
• Experience with spreadsheets and automated accounting systems preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Intermediate PC skills.
• Detail oriented, well organized, self‑motivated, with ability to multi‑task.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Positive attitude and ability to foster strong inter‑departmental working relationships.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees.

The anticipated pay range/scale for this position is $17.42 to $20.91 Hourly. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.

This position is not eligible to receive additional compensation.

Employees have the opportunity to participate in medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts; dependent savings accounts; 401(k) with company matching contributions; employee stock purchase plan; and a tuition reimbursement program. The Company provides 9 paid holidays per year, and, upon hire, new employees will accrue paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 0.0577 hours of PTO per hour worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year.

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• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing