The Kearney Realty & Development Group, Inc. (Kearney Group) is a diversified real estate development, general contracting, and property management firm located in Somers, New York. Kearney Group’s portfolio includes office, retail, market-rate, affordable, and mixed-income developments. To date, Kearney Group has successfully developed commercial and residential projects valued at over $250 million and manages over 1,200 apartments throughout New York State.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.

• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.

• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.

• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.

• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.

• Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts.

• Collaborates with the Finance Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.

• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.

• Assists Finance Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.

• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.

• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with coworkers.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Experience in Yardi software preferred.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.

• One year of related experience required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.50 - $26.90 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 2 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person