Accounting Specialist Job at Lee-Associates Cincinnati in Cincinnati

The Accounting Specialist role will support the daily operations of the Accounting Department including accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations and financial reporting.

Accounting Specialist Job Duties:

• Perform day-to-day Accounts Receivable Processing of deposits by accurately identifying and applying payments to the correct Tenant ledger as payment is intended.
• Research and resolve any outstanding balances on accounts
• Posting of recurring monthly rent charges, monthly late fees as well as misc. charges throughout the month.
• Work closely with managers to assist in their collection efforts by reconciling tenant ledgers, distributing weekly aged delinquency reports and monthly statements.
• Reconcile various expense accounts with Tenant Billings
• Perform day-to-day Accounts Payable Process of invoices by accurately entering invoices into accounting software and coding per company budget guidelines
• Coordinate with managers throughout payables workflow; the approval of invoices submittal of funding requests and process timely payment of invoices
• Maintain W-9 and current certificates of insurance for all vendors
• Bank Reconciliations and other reporting needs
• Ensures that all deadlines are met in accordance with the closing dates set by management
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• This list of responsibilities may not be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as needed

Accounting Specialist Skills and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of advanced accounting or bookkeeping work experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.
• Requires proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel and Word and recordkeeping and bookkeeping principles.
• Emphasis on attention to detail, analytical problem-solving ability and accurate data entry skills.
• Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills needed to develop and maintain strong working relationships with those inside and outside the organization.
• Able to be effective independently and work as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work well under pressure and within short deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of any or all:  MRIX, Yardi, Avidxchange a plus.