Accounts Receivable Specialist at Sage Ventures in Pikesville, MD

Job description

• Sage Ventures is a full-service vertically integrated residential development and investment firm. As a collaboratively run corporation, we develop, own, rehabilitate, sell, and manage exceptional properties throughout the greater Baltimore/Washington region.
• The Accounts Receivable Specialist will assist Sage Ventures in ensuring that each property receives and processes payments from its residents in a timely and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts receivable functions including depositing and recording payments, handling payment disputes, and collecting on returned payments.
• Prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Collaborate with the AR Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic basis.
• Prepare financial reports through collection, analysis, and summarization of data.
• Assist in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assist Accounting Manager in reconciling bank accounts each month.
• Copy, file, and retrieve materials for Accounts Receivable as needed.
• Create reports regarding the current status of resident accounts as requested.
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the AR Manager and team.
• Collaborate with collections agency to submit applicable paperwork and provide documentation for collection efforts.
• Assist with the filing process for court-related issues including failure to pay rent, breach of lease, tenant holding over and money judgement cases.
• Draft correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office 365 (Yardi a plus)
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with residents.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• At least two years of related experience required.

Skills

Preferred

• Yardi

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• A company paid Life Insurance policy
• 20% rental discount at any of our properties
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)