Accounts Payable Associate

About the role

At Birge & Held, we are committed to bringing excitement and energy to the business of multifamily housing. We expect every employee within our organization to be a leader working in a collaborative environment towards a shared vision. Through our core values—Passion for People, Leadership at Every Level, and Always Learning & Innovating—we make our purpose a reality: “Investing in Communities to Transform Lives.”

The Accounts Payable Associate is primarily responsible for weekly accounts payable review and invoice processing for properties in an assigned portfolio. This position reports directly to the Manager of Accounts Payable.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed weekly accounts payable review for multiple properties in compliance with policies and procedures, including verification of sales tax allocations, general ledger accounts, and vendor accuracy
• Manage incoming email inquiries from sites, vendors, and Birge & Held departments in Outlook
• Accurately record supplier invoices in Real Page Accounting
• Process employee rent discounts and mileage/expense reimbursements
• Assist with vendor setup utilizing Vendor Credentialing and maintain vendor relationships
• Manage Invoices Exceptions Queue and resolve discrepancies
• Provide additional assistance to the Asset Accounting department or management team as needed
• Complete special projects as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• General accounting/bookkeeping experience
• Ability to provide and receive critical feedback
• Proficiency with email, phone, scanning, and mail systems

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Sensitivity to confidential matters and information
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Structured, organized, and accurate in data entry and multitasking

Benefits

• Generous paid time-off policy including up to 18 days of PTO per year
• 12 full days and two half-day holidays, including a floating holiday and your birthday
• Veterans Day as a paid day off for military service members
• 8 hours of Volunteer Paid Time Off (PTO) each year
• Up to 3 weeks of paid parental leave and 6 weeks of paid childbirth leave
• Monthly commission opportunities and quarterly bonuses based on site-specific KPIs
• Exclusive employee discounts at Birge & Held properties
• Robust wellness program with up to $25 monthly gym membership reimbursement and access to certified health coaches
• Competitive dental, vision, and comprehensive medical plans with online tools for managing healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan with competitive employer contributions
• Company-paid basic life insurance with optional supplemental life insurance, Long-Term Disability (LTD), Short-Term Disability (STD), and Critical Illness Insurance
• Monthly phone stipend of up to $50
• Tuition reimbursement program and dedicated Talent Development team support
• Recognition as part of an organization consistently named one of the Top Workplaces in the USA