Property Accountant

Overview

WPM is looking for a Property Accountant to join our team in Owings Mills, MD. As the Property Accountant, you will maintain records of account receivables for properties under management.

Rate of pay: $21.83 per hour

• 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 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 Rent Court Agent with documentation necessary for them to represent the company in Rent Court matters.

• Prepares and sends late notices and monthly statements as needed.

• Processes month end reports and files.

• Responds to inquiries from residents, managers, leasing agents, etc., preparing formal correspondence, as necessary.

• Provide support for 4+ properties and all staff.

• Maintain accurate files for 900+ units, including digitally saving all paperwork and correspondence with the resident and site staff.

• Skilled at an intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Outlook

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel

• Familiarity with Entrata 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 multiple deadlines and tasks

• Must possess strong research abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Ability to work independently and self motivate

• Ability to use tact in communicating difficult messages

Education
Preferred

High School

Experience

Preferred

Work Experience in Multi-Family Housing is a plus. Work Experience with Entrata is a plus

Required

Team Player
:

Detail Oriented
:

Works well as a member of a group

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.