Accounts Receivable Clerk

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, Texas, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns a portfolio of more than 27,000 apartments across 28 states that includes 27,000 units under management. Fairstead’s commitment to communities is realized through a comprehensive platform that leverages in-house expertise in acquisitions, development, design and construction, asset management, and property management.

Fairstead’s primary mission is to provide high quality housing to all regardless of income, and to make our stakeholders feel “Right at Home.” We accomplish this through an empathetic and innovative approach, and by utilizing our interdisciplinary platform as an investor, developer, owner, and operator.

Fairstead’s Core Values: Innovation, Determination, Integrity, Humility, Empathy and Partnerships

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Scanning rent checks and voucher checks: HAP, NYCHA, NYC  HTFC
• Scanning and applying move in check and additional rent checks.
• Re-apply misapplied tenant payments.
• Check office rent drop boxes  and sort out rent payments, parking payments, and lease renewals.
• Sort checks and entering the T Code and scanning. 
• Posting batches and filing check batches for each day.
• Answer payment inquiries from residents. 
• Assist with month-end closing by completing billing, cash application, collections, and reporting activities according to specific close schedule deadlines 
• Prepare various account reconciliations monthly 
• Perform general office activities and other special projects. 
• Follow standard procedures to execute general accounting tasks 

BENEFITS: 

• Generous employer contribution for Medical Insurance through Meritain Health.

• Employer Paid Vision Plans. 

• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%. 

• 12+ paid Holidays. 

• 15 days of PTO. 

• 7 Sick days. 

• Employer Paid Life Insurance. 

• Flexible Spending Account. 

• Nationwide Pet Insurance. 

• Disability Insurance. 

• Laser Correction Discount. 

• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-4 years’ experience in accounts receivable specifically in property management 

• Strong analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy 

• Detail oriented and highly accurate 

• Yardi experience required 

• Strong Excel skills 

• Effective communication skills 

Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead’s success. Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks.