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Alexander Cheriza

Beltsville,MD

Summary

Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk for the last 4 years working mostly in real estate, and specifically within property management. Proficient in accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing & a few other skills. Managed bookkeeping for 300+ properties, processed 200+ invoices weekly, and oversaw payments for 150+ vendors. Communicated financial updates to management, owners, tenants & vendors on a daily/weekly basis.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounting Clerk

McEnearney Associates Property Management
08.2024 - Current

Daily Tasks

  • Enter and update property information in AppFolio; maintain property records in Google Sheets.
  • Process mailed check deposits using the Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) system.
  • Communicate with utility providers and HOA/COA associations to resolve billing issues.
  • Monitor bank accounts for ACH rent payments, returns, and Positive Pay transactions; prepare related reports and documentation.
  • Manage the company email inbox and provide administrative support for AP/AR and tenant/owner ledger inquiries.
  • Notify management of late or post-distribution rent payments to ensure accurate disbursements.
  • Process invoices in the Smart Bill system, follow up on missing approvals, and maintain daily accuracy.
  • Set up new vendors in AppFolio and organize Certificates of Insurance (COIs) in Google Drive.

Weekly Tasks:

  • Prepare and mail vendor checks with remittance stubs or payment coupons.
  • Retrieve and distribute company mail; scan new vendor invoices into the Smart Bill system.
  • Conduct tenant insurance audits and ensure compliance with insurance requirements.

Monthly Tasks:

  • Send late rent notices and unpaid balance reminders; maintain delinquency reports.
  • Track vendor payments to ensure compliance with licensing limits.
  • Process recurring mortgage and HOA/COA payments; deliver checks to banks as needed.
  • Request and collect updated Certificates of Insurance (COIs).

Property Accountant

Residential One
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements and reporting packages.
  • Audit financial records, transactions, and general ledger entries.
  • Record journal entries and reconcile monthly bank statements.
  • Review and reconcile property taxes, tenant ledgers, and other liabilities.
  • Monitor daily cash balances and maintain accurate financial records.
  • Process utility payments and research missing invoices.
  • Calculate monthly management and service fees.
  • Ensure compliance with security deposit refund procedures.
  • Collaborate with property managers and the accounting team to maintain smooth financial operations.
  • Maintain all aspects of accounting responsibility for over 30+ plus properties.

Accounting Clerk

Great American Restaurants
02.2021 - 07.2023
  • Prepare and reconcile daily sales reports.
  • Review and reconcile labor hours in over 10 departments to ensure accuracy.
  • Enter 50+ invoices, 10+ product transfers, and employee transfers across multiple restaurant locations.
  • Conduct weekly cost reconciliations and verify sales accuracy.
  • Generate and analyze key financial reports, including Outstanding POs, Variance, and Weekly Sales reports.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies, pricing issues, and reporting errors.
  • Support payroll, HR, and general accounting functions as needed.

Accounts Receivable

Red Coats Inc
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Prepare, process, and review monthly invoices.
  • Approve or reject payroll and invoice adjustments as needed.
  • Upload invoices to over 8+ online vendor systems and update client billing information.
  • Maintain and reconcile internal billing rates.
  • Monitor account balances, manage billing status, and follow up on unbilled accounts.
  • Generate reports and respond to client inquiries promptly.
  • Assist with additional accounting tasks as required.

Skills

  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Invoice processing
  • General Ledger
  • Check Registry
  • Financial Reporting
  • Administrative support

Certification

Real Estate License, The Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC), Credential ID: #5021476, Aug 2025

Languages

English - Native/Fluent

Timeline

Accounting Clerk

McEnearney Associates Property Management
08.2024 - Current

Property Accountant

Residential One
05.2023 - 01.2024

Accounts Receivable

Red Coats Inc
01.2023 - 05.2023

Accounting Clerk

Great American Restaurants
02.2021 - 07.2023

Software Experience

  • AppFolio
  • Sage Intacct
  • Yardi
  • Toast
  • Bright MLS
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Alexander Cheriza