What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Palmer Square Management?
Palmer Square Management
A well-established Property management company located in the heart of Princeton is looking for a candidate for our Accounting Specialist position, with previous real estate/management company experience preferred.
Promptness, accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment; practical experience in MS Office with proficiency in Excel and the ability to prioritize and manage workflow with accuracy and speed is essential. A strong understanding of accounting procedures is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
· Review and post cash receipts daily to customer accounts and maintain daily cash logs including incoming check, wires/ACH, and NSF payment.
- Run rent up in system for monthly recurring billing.
- Calculate, prepare, and generate invoices for non-recurring (manual) charges.
- Enter cash receipts for assigned properties and corporate entities.
- Assist with new customer setup/onboarding in accounting system.
- Communicating with customers via calls and emails related to open and past due invoices in accordance with collection process.
- Assist in month end close process.
- Run month-end reports and support accounting staff as needed.
- Special assignments as assigned.
- not a remote position
Job Qualifications
Qualified candidates should meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in accounting preferred; high school diploma required.
- 1-3 years of Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable experience. Property Management /Real Estate accounting experience is a plus.
- Working knowledge of MRI software is a plus.
- Proficient in standard Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person