Accounts Payable Accountant

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant to join our company. As an Accounts Payable Accountant, you will play a vital role in managing and processing the company’s financial obligations. You will be responsible for ensuring timely payment to vendors and suppliers, assisting with vendor management, evaluating cash positions of each property, and verifying expense reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Invoice Processing: Accurately and efficiently process incoming invoices for various property-related expenses, including utilities, maintenance, repairs, and other service providers. Record payables for corporate and process bill back to property(ies) for corporate paid expenses.

Payment Processing: Prepare and process payments (including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and electronic payments), void/stop-pay with bank and Yardi, while adhering to established payment schedules.

Cash Analysis: Evaluate each property’s financial position and determine available cash before executing payment on outstanding invoices.

Vendor Management: Set up vendors in Yardi/Vendor Cafe, update COI/W9, contact vendors regarding stale payments and answer any inquiries.

Expense Tracking: Maintain an organized system to track expenses, ensuring proper allocation to appropriate properties and general ledger accounts.

Financial Reporting: Assist in generating accounts payable reports, providing key financial data as needed.

Compliance and Controls: Ensure adherence to internal financial policies, as well as legal and regulatory requirements, to maintain accurate and compliant financial records.

Requirements:

Position Requirements:

Proven experience in accounts payable or general accounting roles.

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

Two to three years’ experience in property management is helpful. A general real estate background is helpful. Experience with Yardi software is a plus.

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and accounting software.

Strong written and oral communication skills in a business environment.

Ability to work well under pressure, with daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly deadlines.

Well-developed organizational skills. Ability to prioritize duties and meet deadlines.

Ability to work successfully as part of a team environment.

Excellent interpersonal skills and a service-oriented background and mentality.

Education:

An Associate degree in Accounting is required. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field is a plus.