Cash Specialist

Simon Property Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Property Group is seeking a Cash Specialist in Indianapolis to apply and reconcile tenant payments using Yardi Elevate and related systems. The role involves accurate daily deposits, cross-functional coordination, and maintaining up-to-date cash records for permanent and specialty leasing accounts.

The position emphasizes data accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple systems while supporting field teams and corporate offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business/Finance/Accounting.
• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts and math aptitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Apply and reconcile tenant payments in Yardi Elevate and related systems.
• Follow field check logs to ensure accurate cash posting.
• Code and scan checks for daily deposits.
• Coordinate with AR, Legal, Leasing, and Field personnel on payment history.
• Process security deposits, overpays, and construction deposits.
• Transfer payments between bank accounts as needed and journal cash items.
• Maximize auto-application of checks to open charges and maintain posting accuracy.
• Resolve unapplied cash per policy and assist in reconciliations.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Multi-system workflow

Policy documentation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Business/Finance/Accounting)

Tools

BPM

Coupa

Job description

Job Location: Corporate Indianapolis PRIMARY PURPOSE Position is primarily responsible for the application and reconciliation of all tenant account payments. The overall cash application process requires working directly in Yardi property management software systems (Elevate). A successful Cash Specialist can develop skills and move into the Cash Analyst, Senior Cash Analyst and Lead Cash Analyst positions as new tasks and responsibilities are learned and executed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Accurate cash handling and application of payments: Permanent tenant accounts require review of remittance backup received in addition to analysis of tenant’s payment and billing history.
• Specialty Leasing cash application is reliant on accurately following Field Check Logs prepared by each property to ensure payments are recorded as intended.
• Coding and scanning of checks to perform daily deposits to appropriate bank accounts.
• Heavy coordination with AR, Legal Collections, Leasing and Field Personnel is required to ensure an understanding of all tenant conversations regarding payment intent is followed correctly to reflect unpaid balances properly.
• Initial set up and subsequent return of both Permanent and Specialty Leasing security deposits, account overpays as well as construction deposit dollars.
• Additional handling may involve the transfer of payments between bank accounts or journaling of cash items as directed by instructions.
• Maximize auto-application of checks to open charges through accurate processing of daily cash receipts, following policies and procedures, to ensure the system continues learning where future checks should be posted.
• Use other systems (BPM, Coupa, etc.) to perform necessary steps within larger workflows related to cash application activities crossing departments.
• Problem Resolution: Review and process all cash assistance requests from each property’s office as well as from Home Office users.
• Responsible for initial analysis of tenant charges in cases where tenants are repeatedly paying more than they are being billed.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash per departmental policies.
• Assist in reviewing and reconciling tenant accounts to minimize overdue accounts.

Technical and Personal Skills

• Prior data entry experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and other systems
• Ability to work in multiple software packages simultaneously and maneuver multiple bank websites
• Capable of creating and/or updating existing policy to document process handling steps
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred [Business/Finance/Accounting]
• Knowledge of basic accounting skills
• Math aptitude, analytical ability, and account reconciliation skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience in a fast paced environment with ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. Our portfolio includes assets of national and international renown - proven assets that are the preferred location for retailers. In addition to our high quality properties, Simon is also known for our strong balance sheet, a long-tenured and well-respected senior management team, and our innovative spirit, as reflected in a 50 + year history of successful retail real estate development, management, and leasing. Simon was named Fortune’s Most Admired Real Estate Company eight times. We have experienced an explosion of growth and innovation unprecedented in the industry and we look forward to Simon's future.

Simon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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