Accounting Clerk

OCF Realty

Accounting Clerk

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you eager to advance your career in a professional, dynamic, and welcoming setting? OCF Realty, a premier real estate and property management firm in Philadelphia, is in search of a meticulous individual to join our finance team as an Accounting Clerk. This role involves examining and reconciling ledgers and statements, maintaining clear communication with tenants and property owners, facilitating financial transactions, and ensuring that accounting records are current and well-organized. The ideal candidate will have a solid grasp of accounting principles and practices, exceptional time management and organizational abilities, the capacity to maintain focus for extended periods, and proficiency in written and verbal communication. Above all, we seek an individual who shares our enthusiasm for Philadelphia's neighborhoods and community, and embraces our culture of authenticity. Responsibilities: • Review tenant ledgers & owner statements, investigating any irregularities • Communicate with owners and tenants regarding billing inquiries and portal assistance • Correspond with tenants on the status of their security returns in our shared inbox • Onboard and offboard properties in our property management software, ensuring accurate tenant ledgers • Onboard clients into our property management software, keeping information up-to-date and accurate • Process renewal credits, security returns, overpaid rent, and break lease accounting fees/collections • Support billing for in-house maintenance technicians, third-party vendors, and utilities • Enter daily client receipts and process bank deposits through our property management and accounting software • Return internal credits and concessions to tenants and property owners • Keep physical and digital financial records up-to-date and organized • Take deposits to the bank as needed • Reconcile and support financial transactions in our property management software and accounting software as needed You will thrive in this position if you: • Are a team player. You like making things easier for customers and colleagues. If there’s a roadblock, you want to smooth it away. • Are action-oriented. You take the initiative to get the answers you need to be most effective in your role. • Are driven by deadlines. You take responsibility for your deadlines and understand how your role impacts the team’s timely processing. • Are thorough. You are detailed and accurate in your work and take pride in being error-free. • Are energized by interacting with and helping people. You understand that everyone has trouble sometimes, and seek to empower and educate our customers. • Can bring solutions to the table not just problems. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree required • A minimum of two years of proven experience in accounting, reconciliation, and bookkeeping • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy while handling financial data • Proficient in using accounting software, MS Office Applications, and Google Suite • Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices • Excellent communication skills for effective tenant and owner interactions • Exceptional customer service skills and professional phone manner • Ability to organize, multitask, and work under pressure while meeting deadlines and maintaining a positive and friendly attitude • Overachieving attitude and strong work ethic • Experience supporting financial transactions in property management is a plus Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000

    • Review tenant ledgers & owner statements, investigating any irregularities • Communicate with owners and tenants regarding billing inquiries and portal assistance • Correspond with tenants on the status of their security returns in our shared inbox • Onboard and offboard properties in our property management software, ensuring accurate tenant ledgers • Onboard clients into our property management software, keeping information up-to-date and accurate • Process renewal credits, security returns, overpaid rent, and break lease accounting fees/collections • Support billing for in-house maintenance technicians, third-party vendors, and utilities • Enter daily client receipts and process bank deposits through our property management and accounting software • Return internal credits and concessions to tenants and property owners • Keep physical and digital financial records up-to-date and organized  • Take deposits to the bank as needed • Reconcile and support financial transactions in our property management software and accounting software as neededYou will thrive in this position if you: • Are a team player. You like making things easier for customers and colleagues. If there’s a roadblock, you want to smooth it away. • Are action-oriented. You take the initiative to get the answers you need to be most effective in your role. • Are driven by deadlines. You take responsibility for your deadlines and understand how your role impacts the team’s timely processing. • Are thorough. You are detailed and accurate in your work and take pride in being error-free. • Are energized by interacting with and helping people. You understand that everyone has trouble sometimes, and seek to empower and educate our customers. • Can bring solutions to the table not just problems.