Founded in 1969, Kidder Mathews (www.kidder.com) is the largest, independent commercial real estate firm on the West Coast, with more than 900 real estate professionals and staff in 20 offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona. We offer a complete range of brokerage, property management, appraisal, consulting, and debt & equity finance services for all property types. The firm performs $10.9 billion in transactions, manages over 62 million square feet of space, and conducts over 2,600 appraisals annually. Kidder Mathews is an expanding, dynamic, vibrant and entrepreneurial firm and has been consistently recognized as a "best place to work" in multiple markets on the West Coast. Our Corporate Administrative Division supports the entire organization with shared services like IT, Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting, Research and Data Systems. Our compensation is competitive with a full suite of benefits offered. Come be a part of building our infrastructure for our growth!
JOB SUMMARY
Kidder Mathews Accounts Payable Specialist performs full cycle AP processes including invoice entry into accounting system, SL, reconciling payables, processing expense reports and other clerical and accounting tasks that are related to processing and maintenance of Accounts Payable Transactions. The AP Specialist plays a key role in ensuring Kidder Mathews pays invoices on time and within contractual terms.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow the company’s established accounting processes
• Reconcile statements and process invoices for designated vendors within SL system
• Post transactions in General Ledger, journals, and other records accurately and on time
• Upload and enter invoices into the system
• Process expense reports and track expenses
• Research and resolve vendor statements and discrepancies.
• Follow-up with vendors and KM departments for resolution
• Analysis of Accounts preparation
• Process electronic payments and transfers
• Sort, match, and code invoices accurately
• Support month end closings
• Provide supporting reports for audits as requested
• Review accounts and ensure that payments are current
• Produce Monthly Reports
• Reconciliation of A/P transactions
• Assist in preparing commission payments and enter into accounts ensuring accuracy
• Participate in various ad hoc projects

OTHER FUNCTIONS
Perform other duties or projects as requested
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Ability to multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline-oriented environment
• Accurate, attentive, detail oriented, with strong analytical skills
• Proficient at data entry; 10 key by touch
• Professional and customer-service oriented with the ability to interface with employees, management and clients
• Able to function in a team environment with demonstrated ability in problem solving
• Professional telephone etiquette with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize work load in order to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
• Professional level of confidentiality in handling employee information
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and strong trouble shooting skills
• Ability to work outside of normal office hours to meet various deadlines

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• High School Degree or Equivalent
• AA in accounting is preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• PC literate (internet, Excel, Word, Outlook) and working knowledge of accounting systems (Great Plains, Microsoft Dynamics or SL is preferred).

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 1 years Accounts Payable experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This is a standard office environment with standard office noise like talking, office equipment, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must frequently sit and use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• There are no direct supervisory responsibilities

Kidder Mathews is an equal opportunity employer does not discriminate based on race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Kidder Mathews will accommodate candidates with disabilities to complete this application. Please contact recruiting@kiddermathews.com if you need an accommodation.AZ, NV, OR & WA residents: We Participate in E-Verify.CA residents: We collect various personal data from employees and applicants for purposes related to employment. Please review the Notice of Data Privacy for Employees and Applicants for detailed information concerning what information we collect, the purposes for which information is collected and with whom such information may be shared. You can find this notice on our careers page at https://kidder.com/careers/.