CRE Rentals is looking for an experienced, highly organized Bookkeeper/Accounts Payable Specialist to help support the evolving accounting operations of our family-owned property management company. This position works with a remote bookkeeping team and our property management team to manage day-to-day bookkeeping functions for a portfolio of 30+ multifamily and commercial buildings located in Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Florida. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on bookkeeping experience and is comfortable taking ownership of accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end processes, vendor records, and related workflows. Experience with QuickBooks is preferred. Our company also utilizes property management software; previous experience with property management or other accounting software is beneficial but not required. Much of the day-to-day bookkeeping work is performed independently, so this position is best suited for someone who enjoys working independently, is highly organized, and is comfortable managing their own workload. At the same time, this position works with property managers and other staff and must be available to resolve questions regarding vendor and tenant accounts throughout the business day. This is a full-time, in-office position in Bloomington, Indiana. This position does not process payroll.

Duties/Responsibilities:

AP:

enter and review invoices for accuracy and payment, coordinate with property managers and vendors to obtain missing or incomplete invoices and resolve discrepancies, verify and maintain valid vendor Certificates of Insurance and W-9s, prepare, process, and mail checks for scheduled vendor pay dates, assist with year-end 1099 preparation and processing

AR:

post deposits made by Property Managers (checks, money orders, and electronic deposits), audit bank deposits and company records, and assist in tenant account reconciliation (outstanding credits/balances), research and resolve discrepancies between accounting records and property management records

Month End & Property Accounting:

Assist with month-end reconciliation and close, process owner distributions, maintain accurate and organized records across multiple properties and entities, work with the accounting team to identify and resolve discrepancies and maintain consistent procedures, and assist with additional tasks as needed such as filing and processing tenant settlement letters

Skills/Qualities To Have:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized. Able to notice and investigate potential issues while maintaining accurate files and records.
• Self- motivated and dependable. Able to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines independently while collaborating with our bookkeeping and property management teams..
• Strong problem-solving skills. Comfortable researching discrepancies and adapting as processes and company needs evolve.
• Accountable and thorough. Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows tasks and issues through to completion without frequent reminders.
• Strong communication skills and follow-up skills. Comfortable addressing discrepancies, requesting missing information, and consistently following up with staff and vendors on outstanding requests.
• Comfortable with common office technology and programs, such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), QuickBooks, internet/email, printer/copiers/ scanners, etc.
• Previous experience in bookkeeping or other related fields is required.
• Property management experience is helpful, but not required.

This is a salaried, full-time, in-office position, Monday through Friday. Employees have some flexibility in establishing their regular work schedule within our normal business hours. After the applicable length of employment, employees are eligible for an additional scheduling benefit that includes one designated shorter workday each week while remaining a full-time employee. Benefits after 90 days includes health insurance plan, insurance options for dental, vision, life coverage, retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, and sick leave. Pay is commensurate with experience.

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience with Quickbooks Desktop or Quickbooks Online? If so, how many years with each? How many years of bookkeeping or relevant experience do you have? This position involves spending much of the workday independently managing bookkeeping tasks, while remaining available and responsive to other staff. Are you comfortable working in this type of environment?

Work Location:

In person