Accounting Associate - Property Management

PMP Inc USA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid holidays

Sick days

Paid vacation

Job summary

PMP Inc USA, located in Los Angeles, seeks an Accounting Associate to maintain accurate financial records for residents and the company. You will prepare, review, monitor, analyze, and audit transactions to ensure compliance and accuracy, collaborating with the Accounting Lead and Corporate Manager in a Monday–Friday corporate-office setting.

The role requires property management bookkeeping experience, proficiency with property management software, strong communication, organization, and

Qualifications

• Property management bookkeeping experience required.
• Experience with Property Management Software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Professional, positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Excellent math skills and strong attention to detail.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Rent Collection Payment Processing: Receipt monthly payments from HACLA for Section 8 residents; monitor and process returns/payments; post late fees; coordinate rent adjustments with managers.
• Move-In, Lease Renewal Administration: Audit move-in packages; prepare info for lease renewals; generate rent increase and renewal letters; prepare lease buyouts.
• Billing, Insurance Deposit Auditing: Review utility billing reports; audit renters' insurance policies; audit and finalize deposits; prepare billbacks for damages.
• Cross-Team Support Systems: Assist staff with rent-input questions; troubleshoot RentCafe issues; support Corporate Manager and Director of Operations.
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K; paid holidays, sick days, and paid vacation.

Skills

Property management bookkeeping

Property management software

Communication skills

Independence

Positive attitude

Organization

Customer service

Math skills

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounting Associate plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of resident and company financial records.

Responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, monitoring, analyzing, and auditing transactions and related documentation to ensure compliance, accuracy, and proper execution.

The position collaborates closely with the Accounting Lead and Corporate Manager, providing operational support, assisting with special projects, and performing additional duties as required.

This position works in the corporate office Monday Through Friday.

Required Skills

Property Management bookkeeping experience required.

Experience with Property Management Software

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Professional, positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Excellent math skills and strong attention to detail.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Key Responsibilities

Rent Collection Payment Processing

• Receipt monthly payments received from HACLA for Section 8 residents; manage correspondence and maintain updates from HACLA.
• Monitor and process returned, failed, or rejected payments; notify the leasing office and property manager as applicable and update resident payment methods as necessary, generating correspondence accordingly.
• Post late fee charges.
• Work with property managers on rent adjustments, referrals, and underpayments.

Move-In, Lease Renewal Administration

• Audit resident move-in packages to ensure all required documents are received and accurate, and that fees match approved documentation; set up charge batches and lease charges.
• Prepare information for managers to set up lease renewal proposals; generate rent increase and lease renewal letters.
• Prepare lease buyouts for residents inquiring about lease termination.

Billing, Insurance Deposit Auditing

• Review and audit resident utility billing reports from the third-party provider.
• Audit renters' insurance policies for compliance, including missed or expiring policies.
• Audit and finalize deposit accounting.
• Prepare billbacks for resident-caused damage.

Cross-Team Support Systems

• Assist and guide office and property staff with rent-input questions; troubleshoot RentCafe issues.
• Assist the Corporate Manager, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of Operations with tasks or projects as needed.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and supplemental insurance
• 401K retirement plan,
• paid holidays, sick days, and paid vacation