Accounts Receivable Specialist

Sage Ventures; Pikesville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life Insurance

Rental discount

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) matching

EAP

Job summary

Sage Ventures is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to ensure timely processing of resident payments across our properties in the Greater Baltimore/Washington region.

The role requires at least two years of AR experience, strong Excel/Office 365 skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Yardi is a plus; benefits include PTO, health/dental/vision, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; accounting degree preferred.
• At least two years of accounts receivable/related experience.
• Experience with Yardi or similar property management software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts receivable functions including depositing and recording payments, handling payment disputes, and collecting on returned payments.
• Prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Collaborate with AR Manager to reconcile accounts receivable periodically.
• Prepare financial reports through collection, analysis, and summarization of data.
• Assist in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assist Accounting Manager in reconciling bank accounts each month.
• Copy, file, and retrieve materials for Accounts Receivable as needed.
• Create reports regarding the current status of resident accounts as requested.
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with AR Manager and team.
• Collaborate with collections agency to submit paperwork and provide documentation for collection efforts.
• Assist with filing for court-related issues including rent nonpayment and breach of lease.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Office 365

Independent worker

Resident interaction

Education

High school diploma

Accounting degree preferred

Tools

Yardi

Office 365

Excel

Job description

Sage Summary

Sage Ventures is a full-service vertically integrated residential development and investment firm. As a collaboratively run corporation, we develop, own, rehabilitate, sell, and manage exceptional properties throughout the greater Baltimore/Washington region.

Sage Summary

Sage Ventures is a full-service vertically integrated residential development and investment firm. As a collaboratively run corporation, we develop, own, rehabilitate, sell, and manage exceptional properties throughout the greater Baltimore/Washington region.

Job Summary

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will assist Sage Ventures in ensuring that each property receives and processes payments from its residents in a timely and efficient manner.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform accounts receivable functions including depositing and recording payments, handling payment disputes, and collecting on returned payments
• Prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable
• Collaborate with the AR Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic basis
• Prepare financial reports through collection, analysis, and summarization of data
• Assist in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger
• Assist Accounting Manager in reconciling bank accounts each month
• Copy, file, and retrieve materials for Accounts Receivable as needed
• Create reports regarding the current status of resident accounts as requested
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the AR Manager and team
• Collaborate with collections agency to submit applicable paperwork and provide documentation for collection efforts
• Assist with the filing process for court-related issues including failure to pay rent, breach of lease, tenant holding over and money judgement cases
• Draft correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office 365 (Yardi a plus)
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with residents.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
• At least two years of related experience required

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• A company paid Life Insurance policy
• 20% rental discount at any of our properties
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

Sage Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.