Accounting Assistant Resume Example

• Ensuring profitability and developing strong tenant and customer relationships, leading management & maintenance teams to exceed revenue and profit goals.
• Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
• Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards, employee expenses and commissions
• Applied mathematical abilities on daily basis to calculate and check figures in all areas of accounting systems
• Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks
• Created plans with Escrow and Management to remedy financial discrepancies and reconcile issues with Escrow and Title records
• Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy
• Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate efficient processing
• Evaluated employee expense reports and verified accuracy
• Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy
• Maintained accurate and complete documentation for all financial department procedures
• Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly
• Supervised daily bookkeeping operations with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements
• Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments
• Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month
• Worked closely with bankers to prepare transfers of closing funds funds for Escrow transactions with accuracy and speed
• Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals
• Review real estate contracts and addendums and enter title orders. And must understand and satisfy all title Requirements.

• Collect and document the necessary data listed on the processing sheet to include but not limited to; payoff

orders, property taxes, water/sewer, HOA status, and municipality lien and/or status.

• Entering all collected data into the closing system and preparation of seller deed packages for REO

transactions.

• Constant communication with the client/customers and Escrow Officer on the status of the transaction

throughout the closing process.

• Completed final move-out walk-through for tenants Introduced and monitored effective lease renewal programs
• Carefully screened applicants for tenancy
• Verified that all customer complaints were handled promptly and appropriately
• Communicated effectively with owners, residents and on-site associates
• Maintained sufficient number of units for market-ready at all times
• Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures
• Communicated with landlord regarding building and tenant issues
• Scheduled contractors for maintenance issues
• Communicated regularly with key on and off-site tenant contacts to achieve satisfaction with building and service
• Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep
• Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions and redirect concerns to close contracts
• Boosted occupancy to 98% by leveraging market knowledge and successful promotional strategies
• Developed and executed plan to achieve and maintain 95% or better rate of occupancy
• Maintained constant balance of property petty cash account
• Completed annual rent calculations using housing database software
• Verified income, assets and expenses and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant
• Audited files and reported any issues requiring follow-up to program manager
• Communicated regularly with key on and off-site tenant contacts to achieve satisfaction with building and services
• Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for any tenant issues
• Managed 3 communities of nearly 800 plus apartment homes
• Scheduled contractors for maintenance issues
• Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes
• Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures
• Maintained sufficient number of units so that they were market-ready at all times
• Communicated effectively with owners, residents and on-site associates
• Trained and motivated leasing staff during bi-monthly trainings
• Prepared specifications, solicited bids and approved subcontracts for building services
• Verified that all customer complaints were handled promptly and appropriately
• Carefully screened applicants for tenancy
• Introduced and monitored effective lease renewal programs
• Directed property management program by determining requirements, applying use standards, planning for material equipment replacement, and implementing quality control oversight