National Accounts Payable Specialist

Responsibilities

• Aid in processing vendor payments (ACH/checks/wires), track daily bank activity, process check disbursements, etc.
• Contribute to the monthly closing of Accounts Payable system and post month-end information to General Ledger (GL).
• Ensure accuracy in account coding, project coding, department allocation, and posting dates.
• Utilize systems and processes such as Yardi, Certify, Purchase Cards, Marketplace, Vendor Shield, and Vendor Café.
• Maintain adherence to company purchasing policies and procedures, including proper approvals and documentation.
• Prepare process documentation for various accounts payable procedures.
• Gather data on payables, receivables, utility usage, costs, and other ad hoc assignments.

Qualifications

• Technological proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel functions are preferred.
• Yardi experience is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including comfort in communicating with multiple team members, internal clients, and external clients.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to review and ensure accuracy of own work and work of others.
• Adaptable and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Openness to change and process improvement.
• A preference for an associate degree in Accounting or office experience.
• Experience in a Property Management environment is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly on the telephone.
• Physical requirements include mobility within the office, use of a computer and office machinery, and may require use of personal or company vehicle or electrical cart.