Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Responsibilities

• Administer administrative tasks such as physically scanning, extracting documentation and workflow review.
• Physically sort and distribute department’s incoming mail.
• Research returned checks and utility bills for payment or non-payment.
• Monitor and respond to inquiries in the department’s email inbox, voicemail.
• Support staff to ensure timely processing of payments through various software systems.
• Review payments and backup for accuracy.
• Research vendor inquiries about payments and invoices.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum one year of general office experience.
• Preferred minimum of one year of accounts payable experience.
• Ability to work in a high transaction volume environment.
• Knowledge of accounts payable policies/procedures and best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Excel.
• Good math skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Strong sense of teamwork and work ethic.

How AvalonBay Supports You

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!)
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.