What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Manager position at Housing Trust Group?
COMPANY OVERVIEW
At HTG we are always looking for great talent, come join our TEAM.
We believe in teamwork, innovation, professionalism and long-term decision-making. We recognize the need to be flexible, entrepreneurial and aggressive, both as individuals and as a company. We encourage creativity, flexibility and innovative approaches to our work. We always do what is fair, right and ethical.
Housing Trust Group (HTG) is and award-winning full-service developer of multifamily residential communities who real estate transactions exceed $3 billion in commercial, land and residential developments across Florida, the Southeastern U.S, including Texas and Arizona. HTG develops, builds and manages a diverse portfolio of affordable housing, workforce housing, market-rate housing, and mixed-income and mixed-use developments.
Housing Trust Group offers competitive pay scales and full benefit packages, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and 401K plans.
Housing Trust Group is an equal opportunity employer
JOB BRIEF
We currently have a unique opportunity for an Accounts Payable Manager. The AP Manager will oversee an accounts payable team, direct the processing of invoices and payments, and manage expense accounts and budget reports in accordance with the companys policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.
Our Accounts Payable Manager is a salaried position that may require investment of time and effort beyond a traditional work week.
We are looking for you to have a positive attitude towards change with a great ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Accounts Payable Manager duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Training, motivating, and evaluating accounts payable staff members.
- Overseeing routine department activities to ensure that they are completed accurately and on time.
- Maintaining accurate and complete financial, employee, and client records.
- Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial information to management and government agencies.
- Setting and facilitating the achievement of the department objectives.
- Developing, implementing, improving, and enforcing budgets, policies, and department controls to increase accuracy and efficiency.
- Building and maintaining relationships with employees, clients, vendors, and lenders.
- Represent the Accounts Payable department in accounting related meetings
- Communicate to upper management about department and team updates
- Complies guidelines for proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain general ledger expense account and inventory records.
- Analyzes expense reports and other invoices for accuracy and eligibility for payment.
- Verifies payments before controllers signature is added by reviewing checks and vouchers.
- Reconciles accounts payable total and general ledger with other applicable records (e.g., subsidiary vendors ledger).
- Ensures proper recordkeeping of purchases for use in tax preparation and periodic audits.
- Ensures employer identification numbers or social security numbers have been collected from all vendors for the payables clerk to prepare and submit 1099s.
- Ensures proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records in case of audits.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION (OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE)
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance preferred; and/or eight years of accounting experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified bookkeeper license
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Extensive knowledge of accounting and management principles and accounts payable procedures.
- Prior experience with Yardi is desired, along with intermediate excel skills
- Prior experience in the commercial, residential, or industrial real estate industry is desired.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Thorough understanding of accounts payable functions.
- Prior supervisory experience is required
- Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships.
- Commitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislation.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some lifting (up to 10lbs), walking, bending and standing for short periods of time may be necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
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