Accounting Clerk

Robert Half3 months ago
Charlotte, NC, United States
Remote
Temporary
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Our team is seeking detail-oriented Accounting Clerks/Billing Coordinators to support year-end billing and invoicing processes for our real estate portfolio. This temporary project centers on tenant accounting, communication, and reconciliation tasks. The ability to manage a high volume of email communications and a strong orientation to detail is a must.

Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities

  • Act as an internal liaison with leasing, property management, regional counsel, and third-party lease administration teams.
  • Review and process tenant year-end Common Area Maintenance (CAM) and real estate tax billings.
  • Abstract lease notes and manage records for tenant vacancies.
  • Support internal requests for lease interpretation, financial calculations, and supporting documentation.
  • Review monthly rent rolls and monitor tenants awaiting rent commencement.
  • Process and notify tenants of changes to rent, CAM, real estate tax, and other charges.
  • Review and assess late fees.
  • Generate and distribute quarterly statements and year-end bills via email.
  • Provide due diligence documentation as needed.
  • Maintain accurate tenant accounts, post rent and other charges, and manage collections.
  • Communicate with tenants regarding outstanding balances, payment plans, disputed charges, and account reconciliations.
  • Research and apply unapplied cash balances.
  • Prepare tenant demand and default notices and set up/manage payment plans.
  • Identify accounts for write-offs and assist legal collections process.
  • Generate routine A/R management reports.
  • Build and maintain productive relationships between the landlord and tenants.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements: Required Qualifications

  • Experience supporting billing or accounting operations (preferably in real estate or property management).
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume email correspondence.
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Experience with year-end billing or CAM reconciliations a plus.

Required Skills

Billing Operations
CAM Reconciliation
Email Management
MS Outlook
Tenant Accounting
Lease Interpretation
Account Reconciliation
Communication
Attention to Detail
Financial Calculations
Record Keeping
MS Excel