Accounting Specialist

About the role

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, ensuring all transactions are recorded, and performing accounting tasks and projects to support the Accounting Manager and/or Controller.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable in order to maintain the integrity of the company’s financial data and safeguard the company’s financial assets.
• Collaborate with Staff Accountants and Managers to validate GL codes, vendor details, approvals, and documentation accuracy.
• Absorb third-party accounts payable vendor with resolution of questions and issues and help ensure a system is set up to manage invoices received via email, mail, or courier to ensure they are paid in a timely manner.
• Ensure the status of invoices in the electronic accounts payable software across various queues is communicated to internal customers in a timely manner.
• Be the super user of the payable software system.
• Develops and maintains project schedule in conjunction with business plan goals, leading the team to both achieve project approvals and execute construction in alignment with expectations.
• Anticipate and address potential delays by communicating with the leader about schedule changes.
• Review the general ledger for coding inconsistencies, leveraging AP knowledge.
• Support year-end audit preparations and assist in annual budgeting.
• Perform and complete accounting tasks or projects to support the managers of your portfolio and the overall company.
• Absorb in assisting in training and answering questions for employees on software questions, specifically Nexus and/or other accounting-related matters when appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or 1 year of experience as a Staff Accountant or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
• Knowledge of MRI & Nexus preferred.
• Ability to work with various technology tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.

Skills

• Accounts Payable Processing
• GL Coding and Documentation Accuracy
• Vendor Management
• Software System Maintenance
• Project Scheduling and Execution
• General Ledger Review
• Audit Preparation and Budgeting
• Training and Technical Support

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $30 - $33/hr (inclusive of base salary + bonus).
• 3 weeks of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, and 40 hours of sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Education reimbursement and sponsored training programs.
• Discounted apartment housing (15–20% off Fenton communities).
• Onsite gym, Padres tickets, San Diego FC Tickets, team-building events, pet insurance discounts, and more.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $30 - $33/hr (inclusive of base salary + bonus).

Schedule

40 hours per week.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Education reimbursement and sponsored training programs.
• Discounted apartment housing (15–20% off Fenton communities).
• Onsite gym, Padres tickets, San Diego FC Tickets, team-building events, pet insurance discounts, and more.

Company Information

Fenton’s goal is to ensure performance-based compensation that is motivating and competitive – and we adopt a pay-for-performance approach. We are a family-owned Real Estate Company born in San Diego, operating for over 100 years. Our largest and fastest-growing operations are in multifamily housing and commercial property management, where our purpose is to provide quality products and services that enable our customers to live well and our businesses to succeed. Through our commitment to our core values, we empower employees to make decisions that align with our culture, pioneer innovation, enhance the employee experience, promote professional development, and encourage work-life balance, ensuring our continued success for another 100 years.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.