Accounts Receivable Clerk

Winner of the 2024 Employee Engagement SwiftBunny Award! This exciting recognition reflects our dedication to fostering a workplace where collaboration thrives, ideas are welcomed, and every team member feels respected and appreciated.

We’re hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist to take charge of managing payments and support our financial operations.

Benefits Paragon offers you

• A supportive and fun work environment with a team that feels like family.
• Guaranteed Full-Time 40 hour per week schedule
• Paid time off and 9 paid holidays
• Annual peformance based bonus potential
• Employee Recognition Program
• Rent Discount
• 401(k) program with an employer contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental and optical insurance with a minimal waiting period for enrollment
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Compensation: Starting $45,000/yr. negotiable with prior experience

Your role as part of our Paragon family

• Accurately process payments received via check, or money order within 24 hours of receipt
• Prepare batches, scan deposits and post resident payments to the correct accounts in the accounting system
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Monitor resident account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities
• Follow up with customers on outstanding balances by phone, text and by sending reminders or collection notices
• Document conversations in the resident record in accounting software.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices or payments
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve billing discrepancies
• Prepare mailings e.g. seven (7) day legal notices to delinquent residents.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested.

Position Requirements

• Previous experience in accounting, collections or related field
• Basic math skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional communication skills (verbal, written, telephone)
• Computer knowledge to include MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook
• YARDI experience (preferred)
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Able to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Reliable and dependable attendance at the work site
• Must have superior interpersonal skills, the ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, flexible and able to shift priorities

OUR MISSION

Create an unparalleled living experience for our residents while enriching the lives of all members of our Paragon family*

*Definition of Paragon Family:

A group of indviduals, not related by birth, but bonded together by common beliefs, values, and goals that support our brand. These indivuals are made up of our residents, employees, vendors, and our owners. Together we stand by our name - to model excellence in all things.

OUR VISION

Be the place everyone loves to call home

OUR VALUES

• People First Always
• Deliver with Integrity
• Aspire to Inspire
• Customer Service with Care

Paragon Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status. If hired, I understand my employment is at-will as permitted under applicable state law. I understand this means that either the company or I may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause.