Accounts Receivable Specialist
About the role
This role manages day-to-day accounts receivable activities for Lincoln, including cash application, aging monitoring, billing discrepancy resolution, collections support, and month-end reconciliation of receivable accounts.
Responsibilities
- Apply incoming cash receipts to customer and tenant accounts accurately and timely.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on past-due balances through collection calls and correspondence.
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash items.
- Prepare and distribute AR aging reports and account statements.
- Reconcile the accounts receivable subledger to the general ledger and prepare supporting schedules for month-end close.
- Coordinate with Billing, Property Management, and Corporate Accounting teams to resolve customer disputes.
- Assist with bad debt analysis and reserve calculations.
- Maintain accurate customer account records and supporting documentation.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
- 1-3 years of accounts receivable, collections, or general accounting experience.
- Working knowledge of AR processes, cash application, and collections practices.
- Proficiency in accounting ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
- Professional and effective communication skills for customer and tenant interactions.
- Currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Physical Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This role involves standard office work with the ability to use a computer for extended periods.
About Lincoln Property Company
Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders, and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, multifamily, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, sports and entertainment, and mixed-use properties, throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan (Traditional and Roth options)
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) or vacation benefits, depending on position classification
- Paid sick leave and other legally required leave programs
- Employee assistance and wellness programs (where available)
- Company-paid holidays
- Additional voluntary benefit offerings that may vary by location and position