Community Bookkeeper - Blanco Area (Administrative)
Madera Residential strongly believes that the company's people are its most important asset. We feel it takes more than just money and benefits to attract and retain good employees. It is a company's culture, values and mission which will set it apart from the competition. These are more than just words to us. These are the guiding principles that inspire us each day to make our work life enjoyable, rewarding, and fun. Our team, still operated by our founding partners, has aggressively grown to be an industry-leading portfolio in the state of Texas. We are searching for motivated, passionate individuals who are ready to find their job and do it the Madera Way! If this is you, apply now!
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Essential Functions
Responsible for timely income collections including rents, deposits, application fees, and administrative fees, and issuing notices when necessary for payments, evictions, returned checks, move-out dispositions, etc.
Maintains positive client communications and resident retention through lease renewals, improving customer satisfaction and inspecting the community to ensure grounds are free of litter and report service needs and policy violations to maintenance staff
Oversees all phases of leasing from initial phone call to move-in to guarantee excellent customer service and consistency in qualification processes
Manages resident, vendor, and departmental relationships, which include promptly and professionally attending to all questions, concerns, and needs:
Conducts all business by company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws about the apartment
Process invoices in a timely
Reconcile monthly statements from vendors, collect missing invoices and/or credits, and monitor overpayments for refunds promptly.
Investigate any items to resolve accounting
Utilize computer systems and other programs with the ability to adapt to continuous growth and improvement while adhering to departmental policies and procedures.
Assist Community Manager, vendors, and residents with any necessary accounting
Maintain open communication with accounting department and assist each other
Performs any additional duties or tasks as assigned by the Property Manager or Area
Must maintain a 33% closing ratio and score a minimum of 80% on shopping
Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to a variety of practical situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may occasionally call for minor
Must be able to accurately perform basic to intermediate mathematical Needs to think rationally beyond a specific set of instructions.
Able to work independently, multitask, and meet deadlines in a timely, professional, and organized manner.
Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and initiate appropriate courses of action. Must effectively convey ideas, images, and goals to a diverse group of personalities.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent is Bachelor's degree is preferred
Minimum 2 year experience in property management
Minimum 2 years experience in bookkeeping
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Able to multitask and meet deadlines in a timely and organized manner
Demonstrated ability to secure leases and exceed sales goals
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
Physical Requirements
Stand and walk or sit alternatively, depending on the specific needs of the Estimate 60% of time is spent on feet and 40% sitting at a desk.
Have occasional need (33% to 66% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:
Bend/Stoop/Squat (Pick up Litter, Filing)
Climb Stairs (Inspect and Show Community)
Push or Pull (Inspect and Show Community, Open and Close Doors, Cabinets)
Reach Above Shoulders (Inspect Community, Store/Retrieve Supplies)
Have frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to perform standing and walking activities related to inspecting and presenting the community.
Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:
Writing/Typing (Corporate, Client Communications)
Grasping/Turning (Telephone, Doorknob Use)
Finger Dexterity (Operation of Office Equipment)
Lifting/Carrying (paperwork, deliveries, files, miscellaneous):
Over 25 pounds - Rare Need (less than 1% of the time)
20-25 pounds - Occasional Need (1% to 33% of the time)
Less than 20 pounds - Frequent Need (33% to 66% of the time)
Under 10 pounds - Constant Need (66% to 100% of the time)
Vision Requirements
Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to complete forms, read and review reports and a wide variety of correspondence, and view computer Frequent need to see small details and view the computer screen.
Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to see things clearly beyond arm's reach (inspecting community, and neighborhood surveys).
Must be able to determine colors properly for decorating, design, paint colors,
Hearing Requirements
Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to communicate over telephone and in person with community owners, corporate and client management, vendors, clients, etc.
Speaking Requirements
Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to communicate over the telephone and in
Driving Requirements
Frequent need (20% to 25% of the time) to utilize personal transportation to inspect the apartment community and surrounding neighborhood, run community errands, make trips to the bank, and also visit the corporate office. Mileage and gas are not reimbursed.
Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle
Working Environment
Indoors (66% to 100% of the time); frequently outdoors in all conditions (33% to 66% of the time).
Occasional exposure to caustics, solvents, oils, fumes, flammables, pesticides, (less than 10% of the time)
Madera Companies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
