Accounts Receivables Specialist

EJF Real Estate Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Flexible PTO

Holiday pay

Life and disability insurance

Professional development stipend

Job summary

EJF Real Estate Services, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage check processing, posting payments, and ownership transfers in the Washington DC area. The role supports HUD ALTA settlement understanding and coordinates with the AP team on check issues.

The position offers hybrid work after training, a fast-paced office environment, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, 401k, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting role.
• Experience in property management, real estate, or HOA/association environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and billing cycles.
• Proficient with accounting or property management software.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process checks from the front desk daily.
• Post payments to association and owner accounts within 1 business day.
• Process ownership transfers and deposit settlement checks.
• Understand HUD ALTA Settlement Statements.
• Coordinate with the AP team on printed and mailed checks returned to the home office.
• Respond to email and Teams inquiries from clients.
• Research AR issues and provide a course of action.
• Escalate concerns or unusual items.

Skills

Accounts receivable experience

General accounting

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance (a plus)

Tools

AppFolio

Yardi

QuickBooks

CINC

Job description

Who We Are

Tracing our original history back to 1920, EJF Real Estate Services has been a family-owned, family-operated business focused on residential property management and real estate sales in the Washington DC metropolitan area for over 30 years. Today, we are the largest DC-based property management company servicing hundreds of clients across the DMV. Our extensive market knowledge, hands‑on industry experience, and best-in‑class customer service work together to help communities thrive.?Want to join in on the fun?

Description

Tracing our original history back to 1920, EJF Real Estate Services has been a family-owned, family-operated business focused on residential property management and real estate sales in the Washington DC metropolitan area for over 30 years. Today, we are the largest DC-based property management company servicing hundreds of clients across the DMV. Our extensive market knowledge, hands‑on industry experience, and best-in‑class customer service work together to help communities thrive.?Want to join in on the fun?

What You Do

This Accounts Receivable Clerk position is responsible for scanning and coding of checks received in office. This role will handle the transfer of ownership and the recording of settlement documents. This role will also work at resolving AR discrepancies.

• Receive and process checks from the front desk daily.
• Post payments to association and owner accounts within 1 business day.
• Process ownership transfers as received and deposit associated settlement checks.
• Have a basic understanding of HUD ALTA Settlement Statements.
• Print in‑house checks on a twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and prepare them for pick‑up
• Print emergency checks as needed.
• Coordinate with the AP team on printed and mailed checks returned to the home office, initiating voids or reissues as appropriate.
• Forward attorney legal memos accompanying collection payments to the Collections Specialist daily.
• Respond promptly and professionally to email and Microsoft Teams inquiries from internal and external clients.
• Research AR issues and render a detailed explanation and course of action.
• Escalate concerns or unusual items

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting role.
• Experience working in a property management, real estate, or HOA/association environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and billing cycles.
• Proficient with accounting or property management software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required (Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance is a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting platforms (e.g., AppFolio, Yardi, CINC, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Strong data entry skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Professional and courteous communication with clients and internal staff.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with hybrid work flexibility available after training.
• Standard business hours, Monday–Friday.
• Fast‑paced environment with daily deadlines and client interactions.
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting, typing, and use of standard office equipment.

Core Values

All EJF employees must exhibit our core values in their roles and daily interactions.

• Own It, Always
• Get Better, Every Day
• Hustle Hard

What We Offer

EJF offers eligible, full‑time employees:

• Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
• Flexible PTO and 13 observed holidays
• Friday early office closure at 2 pm
• Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401k plan with 4% company match and immediate vesting
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
• Professional development stipend, industry membership covered at 100%
• And much more…

EJF is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected category under Federal and state law. If you are an applicant that requires reasonable accommodation, please email us at [e-mail].