Utilities Accounts Payable Associate

Winterwood, Inc. is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Utilities Accounts Payable Associate to join our dynamic Accounting team. This position is responsible for the daily coding of vendor invoices and phone contact for Accounts Payable. We’re looking for candidates with strong customer service experience and a solid background in administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, the ability to multitask effectively, keen attention to detail, and strong problem-solving capabilities. While prior experience in accounting or accounts receivable is preferred, it is not required. Position Details: Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compensation: $20.00-$25.00 per hour depending on experience What We Offer: 401(k) plan with matching. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holiday pay). Referral program. Opportunities for advancement and more! Essential Functions: Data entry and mailing of utility, vendor, and other bills Primary Contact for all utility accounts Create, update and oversee all new and existing landlord agreements. Daily coding and scanning of all invoices and statements received Daily filing of invoices and preparation of utility payment remittancesResponsible for weekly utility reporting and past due monitoring. Create, update and maintain all vendor account information for all properties. Run reporting to check for duplicate vendor accounts and payments. Maintains and tracks issues related to vendor invoices. Create, update and oversee all utility vendor auto payments. Creates journal entries as needed. Ensures utility payments are received timely. Communicate and collaborate with leadership, AP, AR and Treasury. Processes appliance orders for Lowe’s LAR. Monitor and track uncleared vendor payments and work with AvidXchange to update vendor preference on accounts Work closely with the Accounting Assistant maintaining the Lowe’s LAR account. Completes all tasks assigned, including special projects. Acts as backup for Accounts Payable Manager and Accounts Payable Associate. Qualifications: High School Graduate or equivalent experience Previous experience in office, administrative, customer service or Accounts Payable Proficient with accounting software and office systems Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Outstanding customer service orientation and the ability to collaborate effective in a team environment. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening, criminal background check and credit check. Winterwood, Inc. is a growing family-owned property management company with over 40 years of experience in the industry. We achieve our mission and vision of Our People, First by living out our values each and every day with customer service. Winterwood is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity #J-18808-Ljbffr