Accounts Payable Specialist

General Description:

We are looking for a skilled and experienced accounts payable specialist to join our accounting team at a growing residential real estate development company. This person will be responsible for performing full cycle A/P functions for land development and vertical construction in both QuickBooks and Sage 300. Experience with construction or real estate a plus.

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical services. This includes processing and monitoring payments and expenditures. Providing these services in an efficient manner will ensure that the finances are accurate and up to date, and that vendors and suppliers are paid within established time limits.

Essential Functions:

• Receive and verify invoices for goods and services, obtain proper approvals
• Prepare invoices for data entry, check to ensure all documentation has been provided with the invoices and accuracy on coding

• Manage a weekly check run, maintain cash balance, obtain payment approval and prepare checks for mailing or electronic distribution

• Maintain updated vendor files

• Preparation of 1099s at year end

• Analyze, research and resolve discrepancies
• Track Preliminary Notices and Insurance Certificates for accuracy per project
• Interact and communicate with various departments within the company, as well as with outside vendors/subcontractors
• Various office administrative duties as requested

Education/Training/Experience:

Required: a high school diploma with at least 2 years of accounts payable experience

Desirable: Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Requires basic knowledge of payables and approvals process
• Requires a strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality
• Skills required include proficiency in the use of computerized accounting system, database, Microsoft Word and Excel, use of standard office equipment including telephones, calculators, postage machine, copiers, computer and keyboard
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks independently and with efficiency to meet deadlines
• Ability to listen and communicate clearly and effectively and to create a comfortable environment with customers, sales representatives, staff, management, and other employees
• Ability to accept constructive criticism, to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; to collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Collaborative work approach and positive attitude

Desirable: Experience with QuickBooks Desktop, Sage 300, BuildPro, or Homefront

Highly Desirable: Experience with Lien Releases

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $32