What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Accounts Receivable/Junior Accountant position at Akam Associates Inc.?
About the Company: Founded in 1983, AKAM provides unparalleled knowledge, industry-leading technology, cost-saving initiatives, and the best customer service in the industry to every condominium, cooperative, homeowners association, and investment property we service. From comprehensive financial oversight to operations management, compliance administration, and violation removal, we maximize operational efficiency and value for our clients. Our core values include Innovation, Collaboration, Elevation, Accountability & Hospitality.
What we offer: AKAM is proud to be Great Place to Work-Certified™. Learn more about our company by visiting akam.com. Our benefits include healthcare, dental and vision options, paid time off and paid holidays.
Title: Accounts Receivable Analyst/Junior Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports to: Accounts Receivable supervisor or Manager
Position Overview:
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for research, special assessment calculations and account reconciliations. This role supports the financial health of the property management portfolio by following standardized procedures, addressing inquiries promptly, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure exceptional client service. The analyst is expected to maintain high accuracy, meet departmental service standards, and contribute to special projects as assigned.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Research and resolve accountants more complex troubleshooting AR requests.
- Responsible for Unit Owner Payments research and other more complex AR topics research.
- Special Assessments (SA):
- Calculations, set up in Yardi, any other associated reports.
- Analyze AR Report and Prepaids for SA payments.
- Special Assessment transfer requests for assigned Properties.
- Calculate amortization balances for pay offs and estoppels.
- Maintain SA Unbilled Schedules
- Review approved budget for new maintenance amount calculation; set up in Yardi, update reserve transfer spreadsheet, coupon order as needed.
- Verify all applicable Reserve transfers/checks are made monthly/quarterly as required.
- Clickpay communications, setting up new clients, and troubleshooting.
- New Clients set up in Yardi.
- Back up for the AR Manager during PTO.
- Special projects/tasks as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
- Minimum of 3 years of Accounts Receivable experience is preferred.
- Property Management experience is preferred.
- Must have strong proficiency in Excel and MS Suite.
- Yardi software experience is preferred.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
- Keen attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast pace setting.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Matching Program
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 17 PTO Days
- Advancement Opportunity
- And more….
AKAM is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. AKAM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard for any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Monday - Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Salary : $27 - $30