Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Specialist

Jefferson Apartment Group is a full-service real estate firm specializing in multifamily and mixed-use real estate investments through our acquisition, development, construction and property management services. We are seeking an Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Specialist for our team at J Centra Burlington. J Centra Burlington is a 500-unit Class A multifamily development located in the Philadelphia suburb of Burlington, New Jersey. The community spans 20 buildings across 40 acres with a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments and townhomes, some with den or loft options. www.jcentraburlington.com

The Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Specialist is responsible for performing a wide range of accounting, financial, and administrative functions for multifamily properties, including market-rate and affordable housing communities, with occasional exposure to limited commercial operations. The position’s primary focus is on accounts receivable, accounts payable, and vendor compliance, ensuring accurate financial records and smooth operational workflows.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Accounts Receivable – collect rent payments, process resident payments, and handle late payments and collections.
• Accounts Payable – Process vendor payments, pay bills, and track and ensure vendor compliance.
• Maintain accurate resident ledger balances.
• Software management – utilize RealPage Onesite (or Yardi) operations, accounting, and vendor compliance software to manage records.
• Resident and Vendor Communication – respond to resident inquiries, help resolve questions with payments and fees and communicate with vendors.
• Administrative tasks – handle general office tasks and administrative record keeping such as lease and contract files.
• Audits – assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary lease files and financial data.
• Eviction processing – handle the financial paperwork associated with evictions.
• Reporting – submit delinquency, accounts payable, accounting month end, vendor compliance and status updates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general office management experience within the multifamily industry.
• Experience with RealPage/Onesite property management software.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to walk frequently; sit frequently; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls frequently; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear and communicate with speech clarity continually; climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, and bend occasionally. Employee must lift and/or move 15 pounds occasionally.
Work environment: Setting typical of a business office. This is an in-office position.

Pay Rate: $20.20 - $21.16 (hourly)

We offer excellent individual and team performance-based bonus potential. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is offered to all full-time employees with medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick leave and rental discounts. Join a growing company with tremendous growth opportunities. EEO MFDV.