Accounting Service Specialist

<strong>At Brookfield Properties, the foundation of our continued success is our people. Our talented associates build rewarding and challenging careers within our industry-leading real estate services business. We focus on long-term development of our people through our "promote from within" philosophy and have maintained an entrepreneurial, innovative approach to our business &ndash; keeping us nimble and setting us apart as a landlord partner of choice.</strong>

Chicago, IL

Brookfield Properties

<div><strong>Our multifamily group is successful because our talented associates share a singular goal of ensuring our properties operate and innovate at the highest level for our residents, stakeholders and communities. &nbsp;</strong><br /><br /></div> <div><strong>We hire visionary, entrepreneurial talent &ndash; from real estate backgrounds and beyond &ndash; who will challenge the status quo to continuously improve our business. If you are ready to build a rewarding, exciting career, we want to hear from you.</strong><br /><br /></div> <div><strong><a href="https://careers-brookfieldproperties.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to review all open positions&nbsp;and refer a friend</strong></div> https://www.brookfieldproperties.com/

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Full Time

Overview: <p><strong>At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you.</strong></p> <p>We develop, operate, and manage more than 650 properties and 325 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It&rsquo;s a feat that wouldn&rsquo;t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don&rsquo;t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities &mdash; but exceed them, every day.</p> <p>We know that a &ldquo;one-size-fits-all&rdquo; approach doesn&rsquo;t work when it comes to residential living. That&rsquo;s why, at Brookfield Properties, our portfolio features a wide range of options for any stage of life. And though our properties may be diverse, one thing is universal: all offer the unparalleled quality, service, and support our residents deserve.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.</p> <p>We are searching for a talented&nbsp;<strong>Accounting Services Specialist&nbsp;</strong>to be based out of&nbsp;<strong>The Pavilion apartments in Chicago, IL.</strong></p> <p>We thought you might want to check out where you could be working next.&nbsp;<a href="https://rent.brookfieldproperties.com/chicago-il-apartments/the-pavilion" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a>&nbsp;to take a peek at the property! Trust us&hellip; you are going to like what you see.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Overview:</strong></p> <p>Coordinates and administers general business office activities of an apartment community. Performs bookkeeping and administrative functions. Maintains knowledge of regulatory compliance and company policies and procedures related to property management. Includes extensive use of property and company software systems.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul><li>Reviews all resident and guarantor applications, leases and other related paperwork, verifying accuracy and completeness. Ensures that all billings are accurate and all monies are properly collected and accounted for prior to submitting the files to corporate for review. </li><li>Supports and ensures timely input, proper use and full utilization of on-site PC-based property management software systems. </li><li>Assists in ensuring that all affordable housing program requirements and applicable HUD/Agency regulations are monitored regularly and are in full compliance with appropriate regulatory agreements and agencies, including waiting list, certifications, re-certifications and other reporting requirements. </li><li>Communicates with residents regarding accounting concerns/issues. Monitors property delinquency and prepares balance due notices and legal notices.</li><li>Prepares and reviews all accounting month end reports and ensures that all accounting falls in line with corporate guidelines. Finalizes month end for the property.</li><li>Prepares purchase orders, codes and processes vendor invoices for payment, sends documentation to the Corporate Office and follow up on vendor payment inquiries. Manages all invoices in Coupa.</li><li>Prepares pre-move out letters for all accounts on notice. Prepares final account statements and finalizes accounting ledgers upon move outs. Ensures that all accounts are correct and submitted to corporate for review in a timely manner. </li><li>Performs resident deposit audit on a weekly basis to ensure move in deposits are collected and applied accordingly. </li></ul>
Requirements: <ul><li>This position requires a High School Diploma & Vocational Training.</li><li>An additional degree that is preferred for this position include: Associate Degree in Accounting.</li><li>1-2 years of required experience in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Property Management.</li><li>A preferred certification for this position includes: Accounting/Bookkeeping.</li><li>Required skills for this position include: fair housing laws, affordable housing programs, and respect for policy.</li><li>Preferred skills for this position include: Microsoft Office, One-Site, and personal accountability,</li><li>This position requires up to 10% travel.</li></ul>