Corporate Accounts Payable Lead

The Corporate Accounts Payable Lead will own and manage high-volume, complex A/P processing for the Company.  These duties include processing invoices and payments, reconciling vendor statements, tracking and recording corporate credit cards, and posting/ reconciling certain GL activity.  They will also assist and perform a variety of staff accounting tasks and other special projects as assigned.  The Corporate Accounts Payable Lead should have a strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP) and will be expected to offer recommendations for continuous improvement in the Company’s operations, procedures, and reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TASKS:

• Process and review invoices for Corporate Department (includes assigning vendor code, reviewing expense account, job number and data entry).
• Route invoices for approval through Payscan and manually.
• Print checks and electronic payments for entire company weekly.
• Perform daily banking activity including ACH returns, stop pays, voids, and misc. reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support month-end close activities.
• Maintain supporting electronic documentation within Yardi for AP transactions. 
• Write and maintain Corporate Department Voyager 7s documentation.
• Assist as needed in budgeting and forecasting for overhead locations.
• Receive and reconcile vendor statements for assigned vendor group.  Follow up on outstanding invoices as required.
• Provide support/assistance to Property Accounting Staff and Operational Staff as appropriate.
• Investigate and report unusual transactions, requests or invoices.
• Track and reconcile corporate issued credit cards.
• Complete 1099 year-end reporting for entire company.
• Maintain Unclaimed Property file – includes due diligence and reconciliations.  File annual reports with multiple states.
• Post, reconcile, and maintain recurring journal entries and AP Templates.
• Setup and maintain company office rent payments in Voyager 7s Commercial Café module.
• Complete other projects and duties as assigned.
• Provide outstanding customer service to cross-functional department personnel.
• Help maintain a positive and productive work environment.

Experience, training, skills required:

• Minimum of five years of related experience in a similar role is required (real estate accounting preferred).
• Prior experience in accounting required including posting journal entries and GL reconciliations
• Prior experience with Yardi a plus
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel spreadsheets (v-lookup, etc.) and other MS Office applications.
• Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Acrobat
• Accurate and proficient with computer keyboard with 10-key.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical skills, detail oriented, capable of handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Strong work ethic and pride in work.
• Ability to stay organized and efficient under pressure.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting, finance or business is preferred.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATIONS:

None.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

No travel required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Grasping of objects/files weighing up to 25 lbs. daily. Daily pushing/pulling/lifting of objects up to 40 lbs. such as desk drawers and storage boxes, computer printers. Fine skillful manipulation needed (e.g. to write, operate, computer keyboard), daily.

Schnitzer Properties offer a full benefits package with medical, dental, vision, 401k, and FSA options as well as vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.