We're seeking an Accounting Assistant to join one of our valued property management clients in Santa Barbara, CA for a Temp-to-Hire position!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Accounting Assistant must remain calm under the pressure and confusion of a busy and multi-faceted position and is responsible for: Receivables

• Collecting and processing client payments and depositing them to the correct accounts
• Research unprocessed payments
• Deposit payments in the bank
• Primary liaison with bank regarding bank software, hardware or deposit issues
• Processing payments returned for any reason
• Count and reconcile laundry money to correct accounts
• Monitoring and updating resident accounts
• Assisting clients understand complex accounts, many with multiple payors
• Process monthly charge adjustments
• Make collection calls when necessary Administrative
• Scan and file documents as required
• Purge resident files according to established purge policy
• Process new leases
• Process changes in tenancy
• Assisting property management department with special projects as assigned
• Maintain property insurance policies in Excel and Appfolio
• Follow up with insurance carrier to assure coverage in accordance with management agreement Customer Service
• Support front office greeting clients and answering phones when needed
• Attend weekly pending meetings to stay up to date with leasing to be able to provide excellent support to front office.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Position requires attention to detail and analytical skills, flexible and positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility.
• Strong math skills to audit complex tenant records
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and efficiently manage time.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment when required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills with clients and team members.
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Appfolio a plus.
• Knowledge of property insurance a plus

Pay:

$22.50 - $23.50 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person