Location: Hybrid – Sacramento (3 Days)
Job Summary
The Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for managing cash application, and collections while also performing bank reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This role works closely with the Accounting and Finance teams to support month-end close activities and maintain strong internal controls. Experience with Yardi is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply and reconcile customer payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers, credit cards)
- Follow up on outstanding A/R balances
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate reconciling items
- Reconcile accounts receivable sub-ledger to the general ledger
- Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, and account discrepancies
- Prepare A/R aging reports, cash receipts summaries, and other related schedules
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Maintain accurate customer and cash records in the accounting system
- Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation
- Collaborate with Property Management, Operations, and Accounting teams as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, cash accounting, or general accounting
- Experience performing bank reconciliations
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and internal controls
- Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems; Yardi experience strongly preferred
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reconciliations)
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in real estate or property management accounting
- Experience working in a multi-entity or high-volume transaction environment
- Familiarity with month-end close processes and audit support
- Detail-oriented with strong reconciliation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Customer-service mindset with professional communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
