Overview

This is an entry level accounting position reporting directly to the Assistant Controller. The Accounts Payable Accountant performs a variety of tasks related to the processing of accounts payable.

Responsibilities

• Scan invoices and documents to start workflow for the processing of payables.
• Review, edit and enter payable information into accounts payable software.
• Track and process utility, cable, and telecommunications payments.
• Maintain and review vendor information files and records.
• Contact vendors and insurance companies to obtain proper insurance certificates and documentation.
• Mail payments to vendors and tenants.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Communicate with vendors and on-site management personnel.
• Monitor, research, and reconcile vendor accounts and payments.
• Assist with special ad hoc projects.
• Assist with annual audits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Two years of secondary accounting education preferred.
• Accounts payable experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Proficient in standard information technology tools, including Office products and general ledger software.
• Knowledge of Yardi Property Management and Accounting software (including VendorCafe and VendorShield) a plus.
• Able to work overtime.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to read and comprehend the English language.
• Fluent in Spanish is a plus.

This is an entry level accounting position reporting directly to the Assistant Controller. The Accounts Payable Accountant performs a variety of tasks related to the processing of accounts payable. Responsibilities. Scan invoices and documents to start workflow for the processing of payables. Review, edit and enter payable information into accounts payable software. Track and process utility, cable, and telecommunications payments. Maintain and review vendor information files and records. Contact vendors and insurance companies to obtain proper insurance certificates and documentation. Mail payments to vendors and tenants. Prepare journal entries. Communicate with vendors and on-site management personnel. Monitor, research, and reconcile vendor accounts and payments. Assist with special ad hoc projects. Assist with annual audits. Qualifications. High School diploma or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Two years of secondary accounting education preferred. Accounts payable experience preferred. Strong attention to detail. Ability to organize and prioritize. Proficient in standard information technology tools, including Office products and general ledger software. Knowledge of Yardi Property Management and Accounting software (including Vendor. Cafe and Vendor. Shield) a plus. Able to work overtime. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be able to read and comprehend the English language. Fluent in Spanish is a plus.

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