Bookkeeper

1st Lake Properties is an owner-manager of market-rate apartment communities in the Greater New Orleans area. We are resident focused and are committed to the success of our Team by providing in-house education and training with an emphasis on career development and growth.  

We currently have an opening for an experienced and ambitious Bookkeeper/Leasing Agent to join our team of Property Management professionals at our Sugarmill East and West apartment communities on Williams Blvd. in Kenner, LA.  The ideal candidate will have a background in property management or accounting. 

Bookkeeper Responsibilities:

• Collect and process rental payments; ensure balances are collected; and balance the rent roll
• Data entry of information such as deposits, forfeitures, and rental payments
• File evictions according to company policy
• Show and lease apartments to prospective residents
• Provide excellent customer service to our existing residents

Bookkeeper Qualifications

• Previous property management experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong understanding of property management concepts and issues

What You Will Receive:

1st Lake Properties offers free education and training to all of our team members, and we also offer benefits and paid time off to help you achieve the perfect mix of work-life harmony!  Our Assistant Managers also earn commissions on apartments leased.  And, with over 75 different apartment communities, we also offer numerous career growth opportunities!