Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Company: Fairway Management, Inc

Location: Onsite daily at Columbia, MO office

Fairway Management, Inc. is a multi-state property management company specializing in the affordable housing market. The Company manages approximately 250 senior and multifamily tax credit and rural development across ten states.

Position Summary/Purpose:

Oversee all invoice processing meets company and government compliance requirements. Ensure all processed payments are mailed in a timely manner. Work closely with our operations team to ensure we meet our commitments to our vendors and external partners. Work closely with our accountants through the invoicing process and to assist them in resolving any issues that arise.

Essential Functions:

1. Enter incoming invoices into accounting software.
2. Verify invoice entry meets all required compliance components.
3. Pay monthly mortgage, annual taxes and miscellaneous payments.
4. Communicate with Property Managers and vendors in a timely and courteous manner.
5. Work with staff accountants to resolve any issues or questions.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Accounts Payable practices
• Data Entry experience
• Computer and 10 key skills-MS Office, intermediate skill in Excel; Onesite accounting software experience preferred
• Customer service skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Attention to detail/mistake free work

Minimum Education/Equivalent Experience Requirements:

• Associates degree in Accounting or equivalent experience consisting of education and experience
• Minimum of 2-year work experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable experience.