Property Bookkeeper - Van Metre Companies

At Van Metre, we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth, success, and culture. We seek out candidates who love to challenge themselves and work with others to fulfill this role. Van Metre currently has a Bookkeeper position available for our Investment Properties division!  This full-time (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm) position will be on-site supporting our property Woodland Park Apartments, located in Herndon, VA.  

The Bookkeeper must be a self-starter, possess strong sales skills and be detailed oriented. Under the direction of the Property Manager, the ideal candidate is responsible for maximizing property revenue by minimizing delinquency through collection efforts. The Bookkeeper's responsibilities will include rent collections, processing evictions, maintaining resident ledgers and deposit accounting.

Responsibilities:                                          

• Rent Collections
• Processing late letters
• Filing process
• Processing evictions when necessary
• Deposit Accounting
• Notice to Vacate Acknowledgment Letters
• Write-off's
• Payment Arrangements
• Processing Sure Deposit Claims
• Knowledge of and adherence to Local and Federal Fair Housing and Landlord Tenant Laws
• Implementation of the Van Metre Standards of Excellence
• Providing stellar customer service
• And any other tasks assigned by the Property Manager 

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in Property Management, Accounting or a related field
• High School Diploma Required
• Individual must have a goal-oriented mindset, possess excellent customer service, organization and communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with residents and customers in a professional manner is also a necessity.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
• Yardi software and other computer skills is a plus

Weekend work may be required if the 5th or 6th falls on a weekend as this position is responsible for posting rent payments

Compensation and Benefits information: Van Metre offers excellent benefits, and a work environment that fosters and rewards excellence. We also promote work/life balance, including a robust Employee Wellness Program.  We encourage employees to make full use of vacation and other company-paid leave to refresh their bodies and minds.

• Base Salary: $28.00-$29.00 per hour (Pay is commensurate with experience, education, training, and skills)
• Additional Bonus Potential for Delinquency and Collections
• Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays; 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, Two Volunteer Days off, Two Personal Days, Winter Break, Day off for Annual Physical, Day off for your Birthday; comprehensive parental and bonding leave
• Retirement Planning: Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; access to retirement planning coaches
• Wellness: Annual Wellness Reimbursement of up to $900; Free and unlimited access to TaskHuman Wellness App for yourself and your family members.
• Professional Development: tuition reimbursement; company paid certifications, memberships, and licensures; mentoring programs; growth paths; regular performance evaluations and training opportunities
• Discounts: Rental and Van Metre Home purchase discounts; employee discount through Walker Title Company, Employee discount through Walker Title Company

Van Metre Core Values

Integrity; Ownership; Respect and Dignity; Diversity and Inclusion; Teamwork; Community; Work/Life Balance                                               

Van Metre Mission Statement

The mission of Van Metre Companies is to build and continually improve upon the storied reputation, earned over the years since the Company's founding in 1955, of providing top quality homes, investment properties and services to our customers and clients. The Company's emphasis on integrity, professionalism and philanthropy ingrained by our founder Albert G. Van Metre, Sr. has garnered trust and respect in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. It is critical to our future that we maintain that reputation and assure that Van Metre Companies continues to excel in real estate development and construction and in the management of apartment, retail and office investment properties, as well as in the provision of mortgage and related services. It is the task of our dedicated, energetic, and involved professionals to advance our ability to set the benchmark for luxury living and refined commercial development. The capstone of our mission is to make the "Van Metre" signature an icon for elegant residential communities, and industry leading condominium and apartment communities, as well as Class A neighborhood retail centers and office developments.