ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPEC

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a crucial role at GHP. Your mission will be to ensure the property’s financial transactions are in line with the Company’s expectations. You will serve as the first point of contact for accounting staff and vendors as it relates to the maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. As a successful Accounts Payable Specialist, you will demonstrate a professional and friendly personality, with an uncompromising desire to deliver an exceptional resident experience.REPORTS TO: Assistant ControllerHOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:Customer Service:Communicates with vendors on accounting inquiries and provide excellent service for resolution as neededActively seeks opportunity to assist others.Use logic and reasoning to identify solutions, seek alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to solve resident issuesCommunicate professionally and exhibit sense of urgency with both residents and internal departments and employeesCreate a sense of community while dealing with resident issuesDemonstrate service excellence through demonstration of Company Values, our Employee Promise, policies and initiativesOperations:Maintain communication as to all aspects of daily accounts payables, and any issues that arise needing attentionVerify validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information.Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to paymentSort and match invoices, obtain signatures and check requests.Set up invoices for paymentProcess check requestsPrepare and process accounts payable checks.Reconciliation of paymentsPrepare Analysis of accountsMonitor accounts to ensure payments are up to dateResolve invoice discrepanciesVendor File MaintenanceCorrespond with vendors and respond to inquiriesProduce monthly reportsAssist in month end closingDocument preparation at year-end such as 1099’sReconciliations in accounting systemRespond to vendor inquiriesAssist with other projects as neededYOU HAVE:2-3 years direct experience as a Bookkeeper and/or Accounts Payable or general accounting practicesMinimum Associates Degree in Accounting. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.Knowledge of office systems and equipment, property management/accounting software preferredIntermediate/advanced computer skillsPhysical Requirements:Regular and physical attendance is required.Frequently move/traverse, ascend/descend stairs within buildingConstantly positions self to bend, stoop, reach, lift.Occasionally lift/move/carry up to 25lbs with/without assistance.Frequently lift/move/carry 5lbs.Constantly communicate, converse and exchange information with coworkers, vendors, residents and visitors.Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).Constantly operates computer, 10-key and other office productivity machinery.Constantly works in low to moderate noise levels.Cognitive Or Mental Requirements:Reading;Writing;Ability to communicate clearly;Ability to deal with complex issues; andAttention to detail.Eligibility Requirements:Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States; andMust be willing to submit to a background investigation.Salary Range: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour, DOE.Eligible for: OvertimeBenefits:100% Employee coverage options for Medical, Dental, Vision.401(k) plan with employer matchRobust Paid Time off benefits: Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays and Personal Days.Employee Assistance programTuition AssistanceDependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending AccountsLife & AD&D InsurancePet InsuranceEmployee Exclusive DiscountsLucrative referral bonus programFree parking #J-18808-Ljbffr GHP Management Corporation