Accounts Payable Associate

About us

The New Mark of Excellence. - Home Builder in Houston and Austin. As a top new construction home builder in Houston, and now in Austin, Newmark Homes offers customers award-winning design and construction in homes that incorporate a nationally recognized energy efficiency program and state-of-the-art technology. Year after year we have focused intently on offering customers the versatility they desire in a home to help growing families and their changing lifestyles.

JOB TITLE: Accounts Payable Associate

DEPARTMENT: Accounting

SUMMARY: The Accounts Payable Associate assists in day-to-day accounts payable tasks, other office clerical functions as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounts Payable:

• Data entry including the payment of approved trade contractor/supplier invoices, utility bills, and SG&A related invoices ensuring proper coding.
• Match Weekly ACH/Check backup.
• Weekly scanning and filing of invoices and ACH/check copies.
• Correspond directly with vendors as well as review monthly aging statements to verify there are no discrepancies and outstanding invoices.

Clerical Office Functions:

• Upload sales contracts.
• Apply and renew annual model home alarm permits.

Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
Newmark is looking to hire fresh new talent who is eager to learn and grow with our organization. Recent graduates please be encouraged to apply.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three years (maximum) related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or one to three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communications skills, written, and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively with employees from multiple departments, customers, and vendors.
• Good organizational, prioritization, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to present self professionally and courteously.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with a proactive approach to projects and tasks.
• Must possess exceptional “team player” attitude.
• 10-key proficient

COMPETENCIES:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to sit
• Occasionally required to stand/walk
• Continually required to utilize hand/finger dexterity
• Continually required to communicate
• Could occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25