Bookkeeper - Del Mar

Liberty Military Housing; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Military Housing is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a multi-family residential community in Oceanside, CA. You will handle accounts payable/receivable, delinquencies, and invoicing while supporting the district manager with budget goals.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year of bookkeeping experience, strong MS Office skills (Word/Excel), and excellent communication with residents and vendors.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in PC skills and Microsoft Office including Word and Excel; familiarity with Yardi/Payscan is a plus.
• Effective communication with management, vendors, residents; strong customer service.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and complete duties to meet objectives.
• Positive and professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a vehicle.
• Ability to travel to other regional locations for work, training, meetings.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and emergencies as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a multi-family community.
• Process accounts payable/receivable, delinquencies, and invoicing.
• Assist District Manager with budget and financial goals.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare monthly financial reports.
• Support move-outs, transfers, and auditing processes.
• Communicate with vendors and contractors on billing matters.
• Assist residents with housing information and outreach activities.
• Perform general office duties and support other staff as needed.
• Participate in property walks and quality control inspections.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Microsoft Office

Communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Professional demeanor

Driver's license

Flexibility

Travel

Tools

Yardi

Payscan

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

Liberty Military Housing – Own your passion for service !

About Liberty Military Housing

Liberty Military Housing is one of the largest providers of military family housing in the United States. In partnership with the US military, we are committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and exceptional service to the families of men and women who serve our country. We’re seeking dedicated team members for a variety of roles and offer excellent benefits, training, development, and opportunities for advancement. If you’re ready to grow your career and become an employee owner, explore our current opportunities today.

Overview

Liberty Military Housing – Own your passion for service !

About Liberty Military Housing

Liberty Military Housing is one of the largest providers of military family housing in the United States. In partnership with the US military, we are committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and exceptional service to the families of men and women who serve our country. We’re seeking dedicated team members for a variety of roles and offer excellent benefits, training, development, and opportunities for advancement. If you’re ready to grow your career and become an employee owner, explore our current opportunities today.

What We Provide You:

Benefits

Liberty Military Housing is committed to supporting our team members in every aspect of life—from career development to family needs and overall health and wellness. We proudly offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits and incentive package that includes:

• Platinum-Level Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage with affordable premiums
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) become an employee owner with retirement savings
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Education Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Generous Paid Time Off , including vacation, sick time, and 10 paid holidays
• Wellness Benefits , including free gym access and additional wellness programs
• Quarterly & Monthly Bonus Incentives
• Career Growth Opportunities, Unlock your potential with immersive, hands-on training designed to elevate your skills, help you advance, and build a rewarding long-term career with a company that truly invests in your future
• Life and AD&D Insurance

Responsibilities

A Day in the Life of a Bookkeeper:

As a Liberty Military Housing Bookkeeper, you will maintain and manage the day-to-day bookkeeping operations of a multi-family residential community. Your role includes various accounting tasks, vendor and customer service follow up and other administrative functions. Your role requires accuracy, effective customer service, the ability to work efficiently and effectively to deliver on our mission of providing exemplary service in accordance with Liberty Military Housing’s quality customer satisfaction standards.

Your Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Directly responsible for the bookkeeping activities of the community, including paying bills, creating and receiving purchase orders, change orders, processing of A/P, A/R, delinquencies, collections, and invoicing.
• Assisting the District Manager with the community budget and achievement of operational and financial goals.
• Responsible for the collection of outstanding rents, prepares and sends delinquency and balance due letters to residents.
• Maintaining accurate records of all bookkeeping transactions; adjusts ledgers, prepares/reconciles delinquency reports, verifies/adjusts BAH, and submits write-off packages.
• Assists with the preparation of monthly financial accounting reports and explanation of budget variances.
• Assists with the auditing and processing of move outs, transfers, etc.; ensuring accuracy and timely input.
• Vendor/contractor communications concerning billing and invoicing.
• Participates in outreach marketing activities (i.e. market surveys, shop competitors) on a regular basis to obtain prospective residents.
• Assists incoming residents/potential residents with housing and community information.
• Assists other office staff with duties and customer relations.
• Performs other general office duties, i.e. phones, filing, special projects and assignments, as needed.
• May participate in property walks/inspections (grounds, common areas, parking lots, community rooms, make-readies, quality control, etc.) to ensure community is well maintained according to LMH’s quality standards.
• Participates in and attends various department or regional meetings, resident functions, seminars, training and work-related events.

Qualifications

What You Need for Success:

• Position requires 1 or more years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in personal computer skills, keyboard, Internet search, email correspondence, math, Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and other software applications preferred (i.e. Yardi, Payscan).
• Effective communication and interaction with management team, military partners, co-workers, vendors or residents; sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and complete assigned duties to ensure operational objectives are achieved.
• Must possess a positive and professional demeanor in all interactions, under all circumstances.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle or electrical cart.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, off-hours and emergencies as required.
• Ability to travel to other regional locations for work, training, meetings and other work-related activities.

Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.25 (hourly)