Accounts Specialist (AR & AP)

Accounts Specialist (AR & AP)Company: Azco Real EstatePosition: Accounts SpecialistDepartment: FinanceReporting to: Accounting Manager or ControllerCompany OverviewAzco Real Estate is a dynamic and growing firm dedicated to [Optional: Briefly describe company focus, e.g., "property management, investment, and development"]. We pride ourselves on excellence, integrity, and building thriving communities. Our finance team is essential to our operational success, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all our financial transactions.Position SummaryWe are seeking a meticulous and experienced Accounts Specialist to manage both our Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions. This dual-role position is critical for maintaining our financial health, ensuring timely collections and payments, and upholding the highest standards of accounting accuracy. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of accounting principles, preferably within the real estate sector.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Receivable (AR):

• Generate and distribute accurate monthly tenant/owner statements and invoices.
• Process and apply tenant payments, including checks, ACH, and online portals.
• Proactively manage collections, follow up on overdue accounts, and maintain clear communication with property managers and tenants.
• Perform detailed reconciliations of tenant ledgers and security deposits.
• Investigate and resolve tenant billing discrepancies and queries promptly.
  

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Accurately process a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, authorization, and documentation.
• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, wire transfers).
• Maintain positive vendor relationships by responding to inquiries and resolving payment issues.
• Reconcile vendor statements and ensure all credits are properly applied.
• Manage 1099 reporting at year-end.

General Accounting & Reconciliation:

• Perform daily/monthly bank reconciliations for various property and operating accounts.
• Maintain and reconcile key balance sheet accounts (e.g., prepaids, security deposits).
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare detailed supporting schedules for audits.
• Collaborate with the property management team to ensure accurate financial data flow.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Essential:
• Proven experience (3+ years) in a combined AR/AP role or similar accounting position.
• Exceptionally strong reconciliation skills and a steadfast commitment to accounting accuracy.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, QuickBooks) and the Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel skills preferred).

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• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for professional interaction with tenants, vendors, and internal teams.
• High degree of discretion and integrity when handling confidential financial information.
• Highly Advantageous (Real Estate Experience):
• Prior experience in real estate accounting, property management, or a related industry.
• Familiarity with real estate-specific processes: CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations, lease administration, tenant ledger management, and owner distributions.
• Understanding of property management accounting cycles.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a stable and essential role within a respected real estate firm.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

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