Accounts Payable Associate

About the role

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Associate to join our Home Office Team. The Accounts Payable Associate will maintain a customer-focused environment with a standard of excellence in timeliness and reliability for processing invoices and paying vendors, while ensuring adherence to company guidelines and accounts payable procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Complete the entire accounts payable process within strict designated daily and monthly deadlines.
• Understand and apply basic accounting principles related to accounts payable, including payment reconciliation, account code structure, internal control, and purchase order accounting.
• Evaluate the completeness and accuracy of invoices submitted for payment.
• Data entry of utility invoices for a select portfolio of properties, including resident billbacks.
• Electronic filing of utility invoice backup.
• Assist with new utility account set-up for corporate acquisitions.
• Assist with the weekly check run.
• Work with site teams to resolve invoice issues and assist with training where necessary.
• Research inquiries concerning payables management.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with vendors in reference to their accounts.
• Perform other related accounting functions as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested by management.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of related work experience.
• Proficient computer skills, including operating a Windows-based environment, spreadsheets, word processing, and advanced skills in Excel.
• Yardi software experience helpful.
• Demonstrates ability to develop relationships and motivate others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, analytic, and process management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to understand and react to diverse needs.
• Maintains financial and confidential information.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Company Paid Option), Dental, and Vision.
• 401K with 4% Company Match and 100% immediate vesting.
• 20% Rent Discount at Timberland Partners properties.
• 15 Days of Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays.
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability.
• Company-paid Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Career Development Program & Advancement Opportunities.
• Educational Assistance.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

Pay

Pay Range: $23.00 - $26.00/hr

Schedule

• Periodically sedentary but requires mobility, involving sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods.
• Some repetitive motion of the hands and wrists associated with using a computer.
• Work occurs in a typical office setting, with frequent exposure to the outdoors when touring apartments/communities.
• Periodic travel to conduct in-person training sessions, attend company events, and support community operations.

About the company

One Company Culture: We all come from different backgrounds and bring a variety of unique experiences to the table. It is that diversity of perspectives and opinions that drive us to be better. Working together is what drives us forward!