Utility Billing Accountant – Property Management – Utility Billing

Job Description

Utility Billing Accountant | Weinstein Properties

The Tone:
This is a full-time hybrid role at Weinstein Properties, located in Richmond, VA, where the successful candidate will work two days in the corporate office and have the flexibility for remote work for the remainder of the week. Weinstein Properties is a well-established leader in property management, operating as a 425-person organization dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences across its diverse portfolio of residential communities. This vital position directly supports the financial health and operational efficiency of our properties by ensuring accurate and timely utility billing for residents. The Utility Billing Accountant will play a crucial role in maintaining precise financial records, proactively resolving critical utility-related issues with vendors and internal teams, and contributing significantly to overall resident satisfaction and trust in our services.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Richmond, VA
• Pay: $53000–$58000 yearly
• Team: Reports to Utility Manager
• Mission: Own accurate monthly utility charge processing and support general ledger reconciliation.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Resident Billing: Accurately calculate and process resident water and sewer charges on a consistent monthly basis, ensuring all figures are correct before generation.
• Issue Resolution: Actively identify and meticulously resolve any utility billing discrepancies that arise, collaborating effectively with external vendors and internal onsite property teams to reach swift resolutions.
• Invoice Management: Precisely enter all incoming utility invoices, covering water, sewer, gas, and electric services, into the designated accounts payable system.
• Financial Reconciliation: Provide essential support during the monthly financial statement review process, which includes a thorough review of the general ledger and the accurate processing of necessary month-end journal entries.
• Ad-Hoc Support: Execute special projects and various other administrative duties efficiently, as directed and assigned by the Utility Manager, contributing to broader team objectives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role is well-suited for an Entry-Level professional with either a developing foundation in accounting principles or a demonstrated strong aptitude for numerical accuracy, meticulous data management, and problem-solving. Candidates must possess the inherent capability to effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities concurrently, and thrive in an environment that requires careful attention to detail for accurate financial processing.
• Experience: No specific number of years of professional experience is explicitly required for this position. However, candidates should be able to demonstrate a proven capability to handle various responsibilities and competing tasks efficiently and effectively while consistently maintaining a high level of precision and thoroughness in their work.
• Skills: Paramount for success in this role are exceptional attention to detail, crucial for ensuring the highest levels of data accuracy in billing and financial entries. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to utilize and apply complex formulas, is essential. Additionally, strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary for clear interactions with internal property teams and external vendors, alongside solid overall computer literacy.
• Bonus: Any prior accounting knowledge or direct professional experience within an accounting-related function is considered a significant asset and will be highly valued during the selection process.