On-Site Property Bookkeeper & Rent Specialist

Cardinal Group Companies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Group Companies seeks an on-site Bookkeeper to oversee rent collection and maintain resident ledgers, supporting the community team with accurate financial records.

The role focuses on reducing delinquency through proactive follow-up, processing move-outs, and handling disclosures. A high school diploma is required; property management experience is preferred, with opportunities to take Cardinal U classes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Property management experience is preferred.
• Previous accounting and/or bookkeeping experience.
• Excellent customer service skills and strong attention to detail.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required, a Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the collection of rents and deposits from residents.
• Maintain resident ledgers to ensure correct balances.
• Minimize delinquency through consistent follow-up, including phone calls, notices, and personal visits.
• Issue notices to residents for late or non-payment, evictions, returned memos, etc.
• Process all move-outs and evictions.
• Provide general clerical assistance to the community office including but not limited to answering phones, taking messages, and filing.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of the overall community and assist with tours and other cross-position tasks as needed and as assigned.
• Take Cardinal U classes as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Bookkeeping

Property management

On-call availability

Weekend work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Cardinal Group Companies seeks an on-site Bookkeeper to oversee rent collection and maintain resident ledgers, supporting the community team with accurate financial records.

The role focuses on reducing delinquency through proactive follow-up, processing move-outs, and handling disclosures. A high school diploma is required; property management experience is preferred, with opportunities to take Cardinal U classes.