A major client of ours is an established property management and brokerage firm, with ownership of commercial, residential, and medical properties. They are looking for a Full Charge Bookkeeper for their Garden City, NY office. This is a permanent position. Fridays are work from home.
Position Overview
We are looking for a versatile professional who can manage accounts receivable functions while also supporting accounts payable and general bookkeeping duties. This position reports to the Controller. The ideal candidate is a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and can wear multiple hats as needed. (MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE WORKING FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY).Position Overview
- Hybrid accounting role supporting both accounts receivable and bookkeeping functions
- Reports directly to the Controller
- Ideal for a versatile, detail-oriented professional who enjoys variety
- Opportunity to wear multiple hats in a fast-paced, team-driven setting
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
- Apply daily payments including checks, wires, and ACH
- Prepare and enter billing, credits, and adjustments for monthly statements
- Generate, review, and analyze monthly reports
- Manage collections and follow up on overdue accounts professionally
- Process and reconcile security deposits
- Prepare weekly cash reports for managed properties
- Track and support new residential leases and renewals
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing related to accounts receivable
Bookkeeping / Accounts Payable
- Perform bank reconciliations and prepare journal entries as needed
- Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
- Support accounts payable functions as required
- Coordinate with external accountants and advisors
- Create and maintain new property files
- Collect and organize tax, insurance, and utility documentation
Qualifications
- MUST have experience in real estate accounting or property management
- Experience with Yardi Breeze or other Yardi platforms strongly preferred
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial data
- Tech-savvy with openness to using AI and automation tools
- Experience handling collections and tenant communications
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team