What You’ll Do:

As an Accounts Associate, you’ll contribute to the financial well-being of the property by primarily being responsible for Accounts Receivable and the rent collection process for your assigned community. You’ll also contribute to the leasing, management, and administrative functions to ensure the property is performing at its highest potential. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Property Manager.

Where You’ll Work:

University Edge Youngstown is a 546-bed student apartment community located in Youngstown, OH, and across the street from Youngstown State University. This community features fully furnished 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5-bedroom floor plans with private bathrooms in every bedroom, internet and cable included, appliance package, breakfast bar with seating, and full-size washer and dryer. Residents have access to a luxury clubhouse, social and gaming lounge, pool table, 24-hour fitness center, study lounge and business center, 24-hour computer lab with printing, Mac computers, picnic area, grilling stations, community courtyard.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure the site is meeting or exceeding its delinquency targets by properly collecting and posting rental and vendor payments to optimize the property’s cash flow and financial position.
• Monitor and follow up on bad debt including the preparation of late notices, resident and guarantor contact and filing of evictions.
• Prepare statement of account notices for former residents and distribute all community-issued notices.
• Assist the Property Manager in the preparation of weekly and monthly reporting requirements.
• Prepare, review and close financial books for assigned properties on a monthly basis.
• Provide support and assistance to all customer service efforts at the community, including dealing with escalated resident complaints.
• Participate in all aspects of the leasing process which includes ensuring all leads are properly entered into OneSite, contacted, and followed up on; greeting prospects and providing tours; closing the sale; assisting prospects through the application and lease process, including ensuring the proper preparation and execution of the lease agreement and all screening procedures; monitoring and participating in the resident renewal process, and ensuring the clubhouse, model and all tour routes are maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness.
• Other tasks as directed and assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree in Property Management or related field preferred.
• Previous Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable, bookkeeping and/or accounting experience preferred.
• Previous experience with property management software such as Onesite or RealPage preferred.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel, including experience creating formulas, sorting, filtering, etc. preferred.
• May be required to participate in on-call requirements on an as needed basis.