Property Management Trust Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Responsible for overseeing specific functions.

• Facilitate effective communication.

• Manage the inbox efficiently.

• Send weekly update emails to clients.

• Assess and implement routine client communication as necessary, even if not included in initial instructions.

• Inform the Account Executive (AE) about client dissatisfaction, missed deadlines, and significant issues.

• Handle accounting requests that include:

• Vendor credits.

• Fund transfers.

• General receipts and deposits.

• Tenant charges.

• Tenant deposits.

• Tenant credits.

• Owner adjustments.

• Changes in ownership.

• Owner cancellations.

• Transfer deposits to new ownership or management.

• Manage Lease Only payouts.

• Process HAP payments.

• Handle late fees, eviction notices, and NSF processing.

• Manage security deposits.

• Understand both the basic AppFolio workflow and any specific client constraints or policies.

• Oversee the A/P cycle.

• Approve bills (if entered by the Virtual Assistant).

• Post and payout management fees.

• Process vendor payments while adhering to unique client constraints.

• Send physical check files to clients.

• Issue or request stop payments as directed.

• Manage owner accounting.

• Review and send owner statements.

• Handle owner disbursements.

• Manage banking responsibilities.

• Follow up on bank deposits.

• Troubleshoot and review bank reconciliations.

• Initiate bank transfers.

• With AE approval, enter corrective journal entries.

• Review checks issued over the past 90 days.

• Participate in various projects.

• Conduct negative and positive FDR reviews.

• Assist with 1099s and other projects assigned by the AE as requested.

• Perform ad hoc reporting following established processes.

• Review management fees for new move-ins.

• Examine fee settings on vacant properties.

• Manage recurring journal entries and bills.

• Meet administrative expectations by:

• Participating in the establishment and achievement of SMART goals on a monthly and quarterly basis.

• Attending weekly company meetings.

• Engaging in company initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A background in Accounting or a solid understanding of basic accounting principles.

• Experience using Appfolio.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

• Strong written communication skills.

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.

• Detail-oriented approach.

• Capability to grasp new concepts with both written instructions and hands-on support.

• Knowledge of property management accounting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Health stipend.