Scion is paving a path in student living and we’re seeking a talented Accounts Payable Specialist to join us in executing our vision. This position will provide support to an assigned portfolio of Scion’s communities with resolving variances, accounting for payments, inter-company reconciliations, financial reporting and other transactions.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is a proactive individual that excels in a fast-paced, agile, corporate environment. This role demands strong detail orientation, well-honed data entry skills, and a knack for providing great customer service.

Your Responsibilities

Operational Transactions

• Review invoices for accuracy; audit for correct documentation and GL coding.
• Research and analyze invoices to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain an accurate understanding of operational and capital expenses to ensure invoices are documented and appropriately coded.
• Review utility files and other documents in detail prior to upload.
• Reconcile petty cash, process requests, credit card statements and receipts.
• Process check requests and expense report reimbursements.
• Match checks to invoices, obtain check signatures and mail via USPS or an overnight service, as necessary.
• Reconcile outstanding checks
• Review Vendor Aging Report to determine payment priorities and submit report to supervisor for payment approval.
• Communicate with necessary parties regarding vendor inquires.
• Process quarterly Investor Distributions.
• Audit vendor setup request documentation from property for accuracy and submit to supervisor for entry.
• Maintain compliance with invoice approval processes for Capital Projects and other expenses prior to payment.
• Prepare lien waivers, send to vendors and follow up to ensure completed forms are returned.
• Process and reconcile eviction checks.
• Process resident refund; Review final account statements against the resident ledgers for accuracy prior to paying.

Administration

• Complete credit applications.
• Assist in preparation of annual 1099’s
• Review General Ledger activity.
• Maintain accurate files and documentation as required.
• Provide support to Property Staff, Property Accountants, and Executive leadership as required.
• Assist with and respond to corporate staff inquiries.

The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive.

What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 1-2 years of post-baccalaureate work experience in an accounting function.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proactive by nature and successfully manages competing priorities.
• Must be willing to learn and adopt to the new features and technology, as AP will be changing processes over the next few months.
• Must be willing to work directly with vendors and general managers to guide and teach them the new AP technology and processes.

Operational Details

• Job location is based at Scion’s Chicago corporate headquarters.
• Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours.

Your Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Paid Maternal Leave
• Parental Leave
• Learning reimbursement opportunities

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

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