Accounts Receivable Associate I — Detail‑Oriented Finance

Atwood Companies Inc; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Team culture

Work-life balance

Employee recognition

Job summary

Atwood Management in Mankato seeks an Accountant I – Accounts Receivable to support daily AR tasks for managed properties, process payments and postings, monitor resident accounts, and assist with reconciliations and collections.

You will collaborate with Property Management and Finance teams, focusing on accuracy, timelines, and service orientation while building your accounting career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, accounting support, or a related role.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Comfort learning and working within accounting and property management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and post resident, HOA, and agency payments accurately and on time.
• Post rent charges, late fees, utility chargebacks, and other recurring billings.
• Support HOA billing, including recurring dues and special assessments.
• Review resident accounts and assist with account reconciliations.
• Identify discrepancies and help resolve routine account issues.
• Review maintenance work orders and apply resident charges according to established policies.
• Support security deposit dispositions and refunds.
• Monitor delinquent accounts and aging reports.
• Prepare and distribute late notices according to established timelines.
• Assist with documentation supporting collections, lease terminations, and eviction processes.
• Respond professionally to resident questions regarding balances, payments, and charges.
• Assist with annual Certificates of Rent Paid (CRPs).
• Partner with Property Management, Field Services, Accounts Payable, and other teams to maintain accurate financial records.
• Help identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical aptitude

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Atwood Management in Mankato seeks an Accountant I – Accounts Receivable to support daily AR tasks for managed properties, process payments and postings, monitor resident accounts, and assist with reconciliations and collections.

You will collaborate with Property Management and Finance teams, focusing on accuracy, timelines, and service orientation while building your accounting career in a supportive environment.