Assistant Collections Manager in BROOKYN, New York

“All persons newly hired for employment by RiseBoro must provide proof of being fully vaccinated by the first day of employment, except for those who obtain an exception due to medical or religious reasons through the reasonable accommodation process.”

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Collections Manager, the Assistant Collections Manager performs critical accounting and billing functions for RiseBoro Community Partnership, a non-profit developer and property manager providing affordable housing to thousands of tenants across New York City.

• Perform/ensure weekly recording and banking of all rent receipts and their reconciliation report for checks

• Monitor and analyze rental assistance processing and subsidy-related disbursements and adjustments; report discrepancies to the Collections Manager on payment amount that may suggest contract rent has increased/decreased to ensure that proper billing adjustments are made

• Retrieve all direct vendor payment registers from subsidy agencies and record payments into the respective tenants Yardi profile via consolidated receipts

• Submit and track lease renewals 30 days after submission to subsidy agencies for approval to ensure that timely contract rental increases are accepted on tenant accounts

• Manage recoupment of unpaid utility charges, including serving as liaison to residents

• Participate in departmental project meetings as directed by the Collections Manager

• Record rent allowances on Yardi and review accounts to ensure proper credit is provided

• Review of tenant ledgers for accuracy

• Make/request adjustments to tenant ledgers and submit to Collections Manager for approval and post them in tenant accounts

• Perform administrative responsibilities including updating the property management/accounting system portal with the most current information/documentation

• Create profiles for new tenancies within the Yardi Systems portal and track tenant move-outs

• Support Collections Manager in managing commercial accounts

• Supervise, coach, and mentor the Collections Specialist

• Other related duties as assigned by the Collections Manager or a designee

  COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping or accounting

• Knowledge of Microsoft suite and applicable software

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

• Ability to problem solve and manage time effectively

• Self-motivated, proactive, eager to learn, and able to take direction

• Bilingual Spanish and English proficiency preferred

• Commitment to RiseBoros mission, vision, and values

• Commitment to work that supports communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias preferred (i.e. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.)

  EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant field and a minimum of two (2) years of bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred

• Associates Degree in accounting or relevant field and at least five (5) years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping

• Any combination equivalent to education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills may be considered qualifying

EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.