Accounts Payable Specialist

This role will be responsible for general accounts payable duties, including recording and setting up invoices for payment, in accordance with company and established accounting policies and procedures. Ensures the accurate and timely payment of all company invoices.

• Receives invoices from communities, vendors, and corporate associates.
• Reviews each invoice, ensuring the following: legitimacy, accurate coding, appropriate approvals, and that the correct amount is paid.
• Prioritizes processing of invoices requiring immediate attention, including but not limited to utilities, government agencies, expense reports, resident refunds, and phone bills.
• Codes and batches invoices as appropriate.
• Enters invoices into the accounts payable software system; verifies work and approves invoices for payment.
• Processes recurring invoices for payment.
• Prints, voids and processes mailing of checks and releases entries to the general ledger.
• Responds to AP related support inquiries (telephone, email, etc.) from vendors, field operations, and corporate regarding invoice processing status, coding and payment information.
• Researches invoice and account issues and provides resolution including but not limited to; resolving payment discrepancies and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintains purchase card transactions and orders purchase cards.
• Evaluates current work and business processes and identifies and supports business process improvements.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Minimum of one year of related experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines
• Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to Accounts Payable Manager and when to handle them personally.