Accounts Receivable Specialist

Private real estate investment firm, headquartered in Rosemont, IL, seeks a full-time Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our expanding team in our Rosemont, IL office. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the real estate industry for one of the top 20 global industrial real estate owners: In both 2017 and 2018 we executed over $1.1B in transactions. Our current portfolio spans 28 states and encompasses nearly 40 million square feet with 10 offices nationwide and our organization demonstrates a proven track record as well as an entrepreneurial spirit and vision for the future.

The AR Specialist is responsible for supporting the property/asset management team with all aspects of accounts receivable. Additionally, the AR Specialist will handle bank reconciliations and assist with our management company’s corporate accounting.

·        Make deposits and post receipts to tenant ledgers

·        Update monthly tenant billing

·        Maintain/update tenant charges

·        Bill work orders and calculate late fees

·        Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records

·        Reconcile accounts receivable transactions

·        Reconcile bank statements

·        Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date

·        Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues

·        Maintain tenant files

·        Correspond with tenants and respond to inquiries

·        Provide supporting documentation for audits

·        Assist with accounts payable functions (input invoices, check requests, check runs) as needed

·        Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred

·        Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required

·        Accounting software proficiency required; experience with MRI or other real estate accounting software preferred.

·        Experience in an Accounts Receivable role, specifically applying customer payments, is required

·        Previous experience performing bank reconciliations and customer account reconciliations is required

·        Previous experience in a real estate/property management industry is preferred

·        Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy

·        Strong organization and prioritization skills

·        Effective problem-solving capabilities

·        Sound judgment and respect for confidentiality

·        Excellent communicative and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment