Bookkeeper/Accounts Payable Specialist

CRE Rentals is looking for an experienced, highly organized Bookkeeper/Accounts Payable Specialist to help support the evolving accounting operations of our family\-owned property management company. This position works with a remote bookkeeping team and our property management team to manage day\-to\-day bookkeeping functions for a portfolio of 30\+ multifamily and commercial buildings located in Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Florida. The ideal candidate has strong hands\-on bookkeeping experience and is comfortable taking ownership of accounts payable, accounts receivable, month\-end processes, vendor records, and related workflows. Experience with QuickBooks is preferred. Our company also utilizes property management software; previous experience with property management or other accounting software is beneficial but not required. Much of the day\-to\-day bookkeeping work is performed independently, so this position is best suited for someone who enjoys working independently, is highly organized, and is comfortable managing their own workload. At the same time, this position works with property managers and other staff and must be available to resolve questions regarding vendor and tenant accounts throughout the business day. This is a full\-time, in\-office position in Bloomington, Indiana. This position does not process payroll. **Duties/Responsibilities:** **AP:** enter and review invoices for accuracy and payment, coordinate with property managers and vendors to obtain missing or incomplete invoices and resolve discrepancies, verify and maintain valid vendor Certificates of Insurance and W\-9s, prepare, process, and mail checks for scheduled vendor pay dates, assist with year\-end 1099 preparation and processing **AR:** post deposits made by Property Managers (checks, money orders, and electronic deposits), audit bank deposits and company records, and assist in tenant account reconciliation (outstanding credits/balances), research and resolve discrepancies between accounting records and property management records **Month End \& Property Accounting:** Assist with month\-end reconciliation and close, process owner distributions, maintain accurate and organized records across multiple properties and entities, work with the accounting team to identify and resolve discrepancies and maintain consistent procedures, and assist with additional tasks as needed such as filing and processing tenant settlement letters **Skills/Qualities To Have:** **· Detail\-oriented and highly organized.** Able to notice and investigate potential issues while maintaining accurate files and records. **· Self\- motivated and dependable.** Able to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines independently while collaborating with our bookkeeping and property management teams.. **· Strong problem\-solving skills.** Comfortable researching discrepancies and adapting as processes and company needs evolve. **· Accountable and thorough.** Takes o