Accounts Receivable Specialist

$47,195 - $53,082/Yr

Yardi Systems - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Colorado Springs, CO

5,001-10,000 employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

Yardi is currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to ensure the timely and accurate application of customer payments, including checks, ACH, and credit card transactions. This role is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the accounts receivable process and requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage deadlines efficiently. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for researching payment discrepancies, escalating unresolved issues, and ensuring prompt application of payments. Communication with clients regarding any payment differences is also a key aspect of this position. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Accounts Receivable processes and will adhere to departmental policies while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude. In this role, you will apply customer payments to the accounting system, including checks, ACH, and credit cards. You will perform necessary research to support payment applications and escalate issues to Accounts Receivable Analysts when research efforts have been exhausted. It is essential that all payments are applied within a week of the batch date and by month-end. Additionally, you will develop knowledge of Accounts Receivable concepts and department policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all tasks performed. This position is designed for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Applies customer payments to the accounting system, including checks, ACH, and credit cards.
• Performs research, as necessary, to support payment application.
• Escalates issues to Accounts Receivable Analysts upon exhausting research efforts.
• Ensures all payments are applied within a week of batch date and by month end.
• Communicates with clients regarding remit discrepancies when needed.
• Develops knowledge of Accounts Receivable concepts and department policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• One plus (1+) years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable concepts.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel (PivotTable experience, a plus).
• Data entry and 10-key proficiency.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and team player mentality.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Experience with Yardi software.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• 100% paid employee medical premiums
• Flexible work arrangements