What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting AP/AR Specialist position at American Financing?
Compensation: $55 - $65K Annually
At American Financing, we're innovators with imagination. We do what it takes to help customers achieve their financial goals. And we stay ahead of the competition by challenging ourselves to become more efficient. We are one of the fastest-growing national mortgage lenders because we don't follow the status quo.
See what it's like to work for a national mortgage lender that truly values its employees. Wherever your passions lie, you can find rewarding work and new opportunities here.
- Casual work environment
- Family-owned, Customer-focused
- Denver Post Top Workplace
- Top 50 Family-Owned Business
- Best of Colorado Business
- Inc. 5000 Fastest-growing Private Company
JOB SUMMARY
The AP/AR Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of accounts payable and receivable, including processing payments via check, ACH, or credit card. This role collaborates with various departments to ensure bills and invoices are processed accurately and on time.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of AP experience.
• Experience in mortgage lending or related industries (a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with BytePro Enterprise and Loan Vision mortgage accounting software (a plus).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Respond to borrower inquiries and requests (added to phone tree, not primary contact).
• Take payments over the phone and send first payment letters to borrowers.
• Process marketing invoices and coordinate approvals with the marketing department.
• Handle high-volume appraisal invoices twice a month.
• Process AFC bills and invoices, AHA agent commission payments, and AHA bills.
• Follow up with appraisers, vendors, and AHA agents to resolve issues.
• Manage daily positive pay and process payroll payment requests.
• Process borrower payments and disburse funds as needed.
• Manage and resolve JIRA accounting tickets.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail to appropriate departments.
• Assist with year-end 1098/1099 preparation.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards with the Accounting Manager at month-end.
• Process monthly/quarterly tax payments.
• Support ad hoc projects as requested.
• Address first payment collection matters.
Compensation: $55 - $65K Annually
WHAT WE BRING
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
- Paid time off and sick days
- Paid holidays
- Long-term paid disability
- Paid maternity and bonding leave
- Full desk equipment provided
American Financing Corporation (AFC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
