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At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.
This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next East Campus Housing Accountant & Assistant Property Manager who will be all-in on our mission and who will work closely with the property manager, tenants, and others to oversee all aspects of housing rental payments, maintenance and occupancy.
Requirements
EDUCATION
Required: Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related field.
Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related field.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Two (2) years of business and/or accounting, budgeting or bookkeeping experience.
Preferred: Three (3) or more years of business and/or accounting, budgeting or bookkeeping experience. Two years of experience in management or leadership role.
*Equivalent experience will substitute for education'; similarly, equivalent education will substitute for experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Required: Valid Texas Class C Drivers License with a 3-year safe driving record.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and process cash flow and rental payment collections of new and current East Campus Housing tenants.
- Reconcile all bank statements for the college on a monthly basis.
- Ensure tenants rent payments are on-time and proper adherence to lease agreements are being held.
- Send accounts to credit bureau and to maintain write-off accounts and payments received from the credit bureau.
- Show houses to prospective tenants and conduct exit walk-throughs.
- Process purchase orders, requisitions, request for payment, sort, review, and distribute incoming mail; prepare and process outgoing mail.
- Compose and send letters, memos, reports, and other written communication materials for a variety of audiences,
- Perform advanced data entry, track and maintain various reports and documents in an organized and accessible manner, and maintain various filing and records management systems.
- Oversee all processes of the Leasing Specialist.
- Develop and maintain written procedures for all major aspects of this position positions within the Property Management Department.
- Train new employees within the Housing Property Management Department.
- As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and Colleague
- Excellent Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
- Possesses knowledge of the real estate industry, including market trends, prices, and state and federal housing regulations.
- Ability to make solid recommendations, have strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure to meet stringent deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member. Self-sufficiency is critical.
Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.
Salary: Amarillo College - Salary Schedules((link removed), Pay grade 11 (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).
Physical Demands: Frequently required to walk the entire property and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed.
Working Environment: This position operates in a professional office environment, routinely uses standard office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines), and may require work outside of the office with little to no supervision.
Travel: Frequent travel is required.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Amarillo College is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who not only reflect the demographics of our clients but also continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our customers.
Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.
Benefits
Amarillo College offers a rich benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages available through ERS. Amarillo College provides (at no cost to the employee) a long-term disability policy. In addition to retirement savings through Teachers Retirement System - TRS (pension plan) or Optional Retirement Plan -ORP (403b), the college offers the AC Benefit Plan - additional 403(b) with a generous matching contribution. Amarillo College Employees and their dependents are eligible for reduced or free tuition for Amarillo College courses. Employees have free access to the fitness center located on the Washington Street Campus. We also offer a generous holiday schedule, Amarillo College - Amarillo College Schedule and Holidays((link removed)
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