Accounts Payable Specialist
Description

POSITION: Accounts Payable Specialist FLSA: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Accounting

POSITION SUMMARY

A privately owned real estate organization with an extensive portfolio of multifamily residential properties, office buildings, and assisted living facilities is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILTIES

  • Process high volume of invoices, credit memos, check requests, employee reimbursements, etc., for multiple properties/entities.
  • Verify invoices against purchase orders and contracts to ensure goods or services were received before recording and issuing payment to vendors.
  • Reconcile discrepancies with vendors, research statements of accounts and unpaid invoices,

respond to vendors’ inquiries.

  • Maintain accurate vendors’ records to ensure required insurance and W-9 is in place and up to date.
  • Code invoices with proper G/L accounting codes.
  • 3-way matching.
  • Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices, or receiving signatures.
  • Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices, or correspondence necessary for files.
  • Obtain proper information and/or data relevant to invoices.
  • Prepare weekly and periodic A/P reports and other records.
  • Process weekly batches of checks and credit card payments.
  • Protect businesses against payments of inaccurate invoices and unintentional overpayments.
  • Ensure payments to vendors are made in a timely manner.
  • Provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

  • Minimum 5 years of accounting payable experience.
  • Accounting degree preferred but not required.
  • Very detail-oriented and organized, with an inclination for numbers and accuracy.
  • Strong ability to multi-task and work independently, in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good understanding of Accounting Principles and practices.
  • Strong data entry skills with the ability to reconcile variances.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Results-oriented with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word, QuickBooks, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Experience with ResMan, Yardi Elevate, and AvidXchange.
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years of accounting payable experience.
  • Accounting degree preferred but not required.
  • Very detail-oriented and organized, with an inclination for numbers and accuracy.
  • Strong ability to multi-task and work independently, in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good understanding of Accounting Principles and practices.
  • Strong data entry skills with the ability to reconcile variances.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Results-oriented with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word, QuickBooks, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Experience with ResMan, Yardi Elevate, and AvidXchange.