Tenant Account Analyst
Simon Property Group · Indianapolis, IN · 3 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
Principal Responsibilities
- Responsible for the collection of rents, identification and escalation of tenant issues, maintenance of tenant database, account analysis, account reconciliation and reporting as applicable.
- Review and analyze aged receivable reports and system information to determine priority of tenant contacts.
- Perform collection calls for base rents and other charges on assigned accounts pursuant to established department policies and procedures.
- Provide customer service to both tenants and internal customers including; Leasing, Property Management, Accounting, etc.
- Accurately record the proper classification of collection status and other associated system identification codes in a timely manner.
- Prepare interpretation of lease language for review by Supervisor for response to tenant inquiries.
- Recommend action to management (default, litigation, etc.) for tenants that do not remit payment.
- Utilizing best available tools, reconcile accounts, including the proper allocation of cash to charges.
- Prepare reports, which facilitate the collection of aged balances.
- Perform collection calls/action on tenants identified as High Dollar; Unpaid Current, Prior Month and Three Month Rent delinquencies; Payment Arrangement and Promissory Note delinquencies; and Watchlist.
- Maintain comments field in CTI Tenant Pursuit Application in accordance with policy.
- Prepare reports on assigned properties to accurately communicate the status of accounts to management.
- Identify tenant issues and escalate to Supervisor in a timely manner.
- Acquire understanding of other departments within the company, including Property Management, Legal, Leasing and Accounting.
- Identify appropriate application of unapplied cash.
- Assist in collection efforts on assigned group accounts.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Finance or Accounting.
- Proven ability to work independently.
- Must possess strong customer service skills.
- Must have good reconciliation and analytical skills.
- Possess strong math aptitude.
- Ability to interpret basic contract and language.
- Must be flexible with ability to communicate conflicts to Supervisor.
- Must have strong negotiating skills.
- Accounting knowledge.
- Possess good business communication skills – verbal and written, 10 key calculator by touch and type 40-45 wpm.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Previous collection or customer service experience.
- Experience in fast paced, high volume dynamic environment.
- Previous experience using PC and software, including Word and Excel.