Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a real estate and property organization in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who brings strong experience in receivables, tenant billing, and property-related financial operations. The person in this role will support day-to-day cash activity, maintain accurate resident and tenant account records, and help keep reporting and documentation organized across the portfolio.

Responsibilities:

- Record monthly deposit activity, apply rental rate updates, and maintain accurate resident account changes within financial records.

- Administer security deposit returns, issue reimbursements, and process resident referral payouts in a timely and accurate manner.

- Review aged receivables, prepare account summaries, and distribute outstanding balance information to tenants for follow-up.

- Maintain rent roll reporting and assist with cash flow tracking to support property-level financial visibility.

- Handle payroll-related processing and complete bank deposit activity using remote deposit scanning tools.

- Organize financial and property documentation, ensuring records are properly filed and easy to retrieve when needed.

- Post incoming payments, reconcile daily receipt activity, and support accurate accounts receivable processing.

- Collaborate with property management and accounting teams to resolve billing questions and tenant payment discrepancies. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or collections, preferably within real estate, property management, or residential housing.

- Working knowledge of aged receivables, rent collection practices, cash posting, and tenant account reconciliation.

- Experience handling billing activities, payment processing, and account follow-up in a high-volume environment.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting, receivables, or property management systems.

- Ability to manage sensitive financial information with accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.

- Familiarity with payroll support, bank deposit processing, and daily cash receipts is strongly preferred.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with tenants, internal teams, and external contacts.

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