Accounts Receivable Specialist

Saul Centers, Inc. is a self-managed, self-administered equity real estate investment trust, formed in 1993. Saul Centers operates and manages a real estate portfolio of 61 community and neighborhood shopping center and office properties totaling approximately 9.8 million square feet of leasable area. 

Saul Centers’ primary operating strategy is to continue its program of internal growth, renovations, and expansions of community and neighborhood shopping centers that primarily service the day-to-day necessities and services subsector of the overall retail market.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is the accountant that compiles and maintains accounts receivable records by performing the specific responsibilities listed below in accordance with department procedures.

Accounts Receivable Specialist, Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process daily lockboxes.
• Monitor and record tenant cash receipts.
• Assist property accountants and/or lease analysts with moving checks to correct tenant accounts.
• Monitor and input tenant sales for percentage rent income billing.
• Post monthly sales reports for management review.
• Apply cash to tenant charges throughout the portfolio.
• Assist in preparing and sending out monthly courtesy statements.
• Calculate and post monthly management fee expense.
• Calculate and post late fees and interest charges to tenant accounts.
• Post utility recovery billings to tenant accounts.
• Calculate utility recovery accruals throughout the portfolio.
• Complete property accounting duties for a limited number of properties and tenants.
• Assist in monthly closings.
• Assist with opening, sorting, and distributing mail within accounting department.
• Assist collections department with ad-hoc requests.

Accounts Receivable Specialist, Selection Criteria:

• Prefer 2 years college and/or certification in an accounting trade related field.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Yardi software desirable.
• Possession of strong organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel spreadsheet skills, including Pivot Tables, VLookup
• Strong communication, self-confidence, and ability to evaluate and articulate decisions in a concise, coherent fashion.
• Demonstrated integrity and the ability to communicate a clear set of values and high standards.
• Proactive, collaborative, and team-oriented professional.
• Results-oriented and a commitment to excellence.
• Must possess strong attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Capability to work in fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• High attention to detail.

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Saul Centers, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We promote diversity and equality within all facets of our organization, and we foster an environment that recognizes employees’ unique skillsets and ensure that all employees have an equal opportunity to grow and advance.

If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact [email protected] or 301-986-6000.

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