Accounts Payable Specialist

Our Story Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization. At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people. If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together. Overview The Accounts Payable Specialist – US Operations position supports the day-to-day operations and supporting the procure to pay function of accounts payable for vendors, travel and business expense activities, and master vendor data. Working under the direction of the Senior Accounts Payable Manager-North America. The ideal candidate will project a positive attitude, eagerness to learn and a sincere desire to become an integral part of our team. The base salary is aligned with market data and is estimated between $65,000 to $75,000 with the ability to achieve additional compensation through bonus. This salary range reflects base compensation for the position across all US locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity. Responsibilities Process full cycle of accounts payable. Maintain accounts payable vendor files Ensure timely payment to vendors. Print checks and obtain appropriate signatures. Prepare EFT, ACH and Wire payments. Aid in preparation and filing of 1099s at year-end. Respond to inquiries from offices or vendors and research discrepancies on a timely basis. Reconciling, coding, and processing monthly credit card statements. Special projects including reporting and audit requests Audit all expense reports in our Concur expense System. Other duties as assigned based on accounting department initiatives and priorities. Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of accounts payable experience Highly proficient in Concur Expense Management systems Highly proficient in MS Office applications, most specifically Excel Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong attention to detail Strong organization and time management skills Full cycle accounts payable experience Advanced level of computer literacy, including Financial Systems and ERP’s such as Net Suite, SAP Concur. Our Equal Opportunity Commitment Our Equal Opportunity Commitment Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all. Benefits offered to full time W2 employees: Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits Wellness program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Work-Life Balance: Competitive paid vacation days 2 personal/wellness days Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving #J-18808-Ljbffr Avison Young - USA