Accounts Payable Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to join Team Timberland? We are looking for an Accounts Payable Associate to join our Home Office Team.

The Accounts Payable Associate will be responsible for maintaining an environment that is customer-focused with a standard of excellence as it relates to timeliness and reliability in processing invoices and paying vendors. Responsible for maintaining accounts payable procedures and policies to ensure adherence to company guidelines.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Complete entire accounts payable process within strict designated daily and monthly deadlines.
• Ability to understand and apply basic accounting principles related to accounts payable including payment reconciliation, account code structure, internal control, and purchase order accounting.
• Evaluate the completeness and accuracy of invoices submitted for payment.
• Data entry of utility invoices for a select portfolio of properties, including resident billbacks.
• Electronic filing of utility invoice backup.
• Assist with new utility account set-up for corporate acquisitions.
• Assist with the weekly check run.
• Work with site teams to resolve invoice issues and assist with training where necessary.
• Research inquiries concerning payables management.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with vendors in reference to their accounts.
• Perform other related accounting functions as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested by management.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related degree preferred
• 1-3 years of related work experience
• Proficient computer skills, including operating a Windows-based environment, spreadsheets, word processing, and advanced skills in Excel
• Yardi software experience helpful
• Demonstrates ability to develop relationships and motivates others
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, analytic and process management skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to understand and react to diverse needs
• Maintains financial and confidential information

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $23.00 - $26.00/hr

• Health Insurance (Company Paid Option), Dental, and Vision
• 401K with 4% Company Match and 100% immediate vesting
• 20% Rent Discount at Timberland Partners properties
• 15 Days of Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Career Development Program & Advancement Opportunities
• Educational Assistance
• Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

One Company Culture: We all come from different backgrounds and bring a variety of unique experiences to the table. It is that diversity of perspectives and opinions that drive us to be better. Working together is what drives us forward!

Physical Demands: Work occurs in a typical office setting, with frequent exposure to the outdoors when touring apartments/communities. The job requires periodic travel to conduct in-person training sessions, attend company events, and support community operations.

This position is periodically sedentary but requires mobility. Involves sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods. Some repetitive motion of the hands and wrists associated with using a computer.