Bookkeeper

Yugo, formerly Campus Advantage, is now part of a global student housing operator with nearly 40,000 beds across 88 properties in 28 states. This role is based at Republic at Sam Houston.

About the role

This full-time, on-site position supports accounts receivable and payable, rent collection, eviction processes, vendor management, and financial reporting. Responsibilities include handling delinquent rent deposits, coordinating with collection agencies, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of all accounts receivable, including posting rent, lease fees, late fees, and utilities.
• Monitor and follow up on bad debt: prepare late notices, contact residents/guarantors, and file evictions.
• Post charges to resident and non-current resident accounts, including utility bill-backs where applicable.
• Perform end-of-month closing procedures and reporting.
• Maintain accurate, organized records and audit resident files.
• Ensure staff compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Attend court hearings if needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

• Uphold company mission and values.
• Prioritize and delegate tasks using effective time management.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication.
• Lead, support, and encourage team members.
• Assess problems and implement innovative solutions.
• Deliver high standards of customer service and satisfaction.
• Resolve conflicts calmly under pressure.
• Organize workload to meet all role requirements.

Requirements

• Associate degree in accounting preferred, or 2 years’ experience in student/multi-family housing, or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong computer literacy and advanced proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Diversity: Knowledge of EEO policy; respect for cultural differences; promotes harassment-free environment; builds diverse workforce.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires trust; works with integrity; upholds organizational values.
• Dependability: Follows instructions; responds to management; takes responsibility; meets deadlines; commits to long hours when needed.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; improves processes; applies feedback; monitors own work.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits for grammar/spelling; adapts style to audience; presents numerical data effectively.

Pay

$18.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Competitive 401K match.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with generous company contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid vacation time and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid sick leave for all employees.
• Summer Friday program (corporate positions).
• EAP and LifeCare program for employee and family members.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Voting leave.
• Foundations peer cohort onboarding and mentoring program.
• Leadership conferences and workshops.
• Bonus eligibility and opportunities for advancement.
• Potential housing discounts.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Continually required to sit, utilize hand/finger dexterity, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Moderate noise level in work environment.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.