Property Accounting Assistant A/R Specialist at Lawson – Norfolk, Virginia

Lawson is looking for a qualified Property Accounting Assistant. As part of Lawson, recognized as a Best Places to Work in Multifamily award winner with more than fifty years of experience developing, building, and managing multifamily real estate in Virginia, you'll be valued in a supportive environment that appreciates your contributions.

Lawson offers a collaborative workplace culture, competitive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth. Contribute to a team dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences for our residents while advancing your career!

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with month end A/R closes
• Review resident move-out (SODA) packages, log details, submit refunds for payment & communicate findings for a portfolio of properties
• Assist accounting in submission of monthly/quarterly/annual reports to owners, lenders, properties, etc.; maintain master reports tracking log
• Assist with cash receipt submissions
• Assist with property review preparation
• Assist with compiling monthly lender statements, bank statements & disbursement journals.
• Generate monthly interest credit & bank fee report & distribute to property accounting
• Generate mortgage debit report & update Master Mortgage Log
• Assist with bank reconciliations as needed
• Assist with monthly imports into MRI
• Assist during year-end audit work paper preparation
• Assist with reconciliation of unclaimed property
• Assist with special projects as assigned
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Skills needed:

• Detail-oriented
• Strong organizational skills and time management
• Ability to analyze information
• Adheres to work schedules and punctuality
• Customer service-common courtesy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Works well with minimal supervision and direction
• Ability to follow directions and multi-task
• Demonstrates accountability and flexibility
• Exhibits initiative
• Demonstrates computer skills with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• MRI experience preferred

Education:

• Associates in Accounting or 3-5 years related experience required

The Lawson Companies is an equal opportunity employer that offers full-time employees a competitive employment package including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K options, PTO, competitive salary and project bonus structure.