Accounts Payable Spec

Join our dedicated team at Forza Commercial Real Estate, a leading real estate firm committed to delivering exceptional services and properties. Our dynamic work environment fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. We are seeking a meticulous Accounts Payable Associate with accounting expertise to support our financial operations and help us achieve our business goals.

Job Description: The Accounts Payable Associate will play a key role in managing our financial processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations within our real estate portfolio. This role involves additional accounting responsibilities, including general ledger entries, financial reporting, and assisting with month-end close processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable Management: Process invoices for property management and real estate transactions, verify accuracy, ensure proper authorization, and manage payment cycles.
• Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of vendor statements, property expenses, and resolve discrepancies.
• General Ledger: Assist with general ledger entries related to property acquisitions, sales, and management, ensuring proper documentation and classification.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and maintain financial reports specific to real estate activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Month-End Close: Support month-end close processes, including accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations related to real estate transactions.
• Expense Tracking: Monitor and report on property-related expenses, ensuring proper allocation and adherence to budget.
• Vendor Relations: Maintain strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations, particularly those specific to the real estate industry.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in accounts payable or accounting roles, preferably within the real estate industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Education

• Bachelors or better

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help