Accounts Payable Clerk

Summary
The individual in this position is responsible for providing complete and accurate assistance to the accounting department through owning the Accounts Payable process. S/he controls expenses by receiving, obtaining approval, processing, verifying and reconciling vendor invoices, completing timely vendor payments, and managing daily and weekly reporting to management. Accounts payable also supports discrepancy resolution, and other projects as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Obtains approval from appropriate manager based on internal controls and procedures.
• Records expenses and transactions in Rent Manager to correct accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice, statements, and expense reports.
• Reconciles monthly credit card transactions using third party SAAS
• Reconciles monthly vendor account statements or using online resources, including house accounts for Lowe’s, Sherwin Williams, and other charges.
• Reviews and reconciles A/P and A/R Aging on a weekly basis to ensure that data is accurate and complete.
• Displays a positive and professional attitude when communicating with others internal or external, including tenants, remote employees, and vendors
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with established internal operating procedures, standards of ethical conduct, and generally accepted accounting principles.
Competencies Needed
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests
• Follows policies and procedures; supports organization’s goals and values
• Applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality
• Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
In order to be considered for this position you must have:
• A certification in accounting or bookkeeping or 3+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Accounting experience in the real estate industry is a huge plus!
• A desire for professional growth, we plan to eventually cross-train this individual for full-cycle accounting
• Excellent work habits including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to generate complete and accurate work product
• Ability to multi-task in an environment with constant interruptions
• Basic understanding of best practices in relation to full cycle accounting
• Rent Manager experience or prior accounting system experience highly preferred
• Computer/Laptop with 24 GB or RAM or greater and a stable internet connection

Compensation:
• $7-10/hour DOE
• 20-25 hours per week.