Accounts Payable

Be a part of the best team in Property Management

Founded in 1981, Vesta Corporation has grown to one of the top affordable housing property management companies in the country. As a result of our continuing growth, we are excited to introduce a new and exciting opportunity. We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Coordinator to join our team at our corporate office in Weatogue, CT. 

What we Offer:  

At Vesta, we take pride in hiring the best talent in Property Management.  We work hard and we have fun doing so.  In addition to our generous benefits package, we offer service awards, performance bonuses, team member appreciation events and opportunities for growth.  Our benefits include: 

• Medical, dental & vision insurance 
• Company matched 401(K) 
• Paid time off- Vacation, sick, floating holidays 
• 12 additional paid holidays 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• PetPlan Pet Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance 
• AND MORE 

The Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Coordinator is responsible for processing invoices, payments, and management of expense accounts and budget reports.     

• Responsible for the processing of accounts payable and cash disbursements for Vesta and Vesta entities.  
• Resolving vendor issues as needed.  
• Ensuring timeliness, accuracy and compliance to applicable state sales tax regulations.  
• Ensuring consistent coding within the established chart of accounts.  
• Responsible for mailing out approved disbursements and other correspondence related to accounting.  
• Responsible for maintaining professional vendor contact/relationships, to include communication of correct billing address, obtaining invoices and billing statements, resolving payment related issues and communicating non-payment related issues to the Contracts Manager.  
• Reconcile vendor statements, including resolution of issues.  
• Import all property invoices into electronic payables system, code with correct vendor, G/L account, expense type, etc.  
• Monitor and resolve questions and issues for open payable transactions in workflow.  
• Oversee timely approval of POs, including communicating approval lags greater than 48-hours, accurate receipt of goods, correct vendor and G/L coding, 3-way match of PO, receipt and invoice, and change order submission when necessary.  
• Review, verify and post approved invoices. Depending on role, these invoices may be generated by a third party. When applicable, act as liaison with third party servicer, operations team and accounting team with analysis, reporting, invoice copies and issue resolution.  
• Responsible for processing and issuing annual IRS form 1099 to vendors for assigned entities.  
• Research and resolve any resulting IRS notices.  
• Maintain files in accordance with Vesta and/or State record retention policy (whichever is greater).  
• Other tasks include filing, copying/scanning, mailing and assisting with special projects. May be responsible for administration of vendor account access.  
• Support Contracts Manager and accounting team as needed.  
• Administer an automated T&E tool (such as Concur or equivalent) with built in approval structure that can be assessed by all employees and eliminate paper T&E reporting.  
• Be a subject matter expert to roll out tool use and work with support staff to resolve questions/issues.  

Interested?  APPLY NOW 

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required; Business or Accounting degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products; specifically Excel Workbook with multiple linked spreadsheets and the Internet.  
• Knowledge and/or experience in general ledger accounting preferred.  
• Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) certification preferred. 

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• High degree of attention to detail 
• Highly motivated and able to work independently and within a team.
• Superior internal and external interpersonal and communication skills  
• Ability to handle emergency situations and pressure due to complexity and time-sensitivity. 
• Excellent organizational and proofreading skills  
• Analytical skills  
• Ability to work in a flexible and production-oriented environment.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screening required.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record required.

Vesta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Vesta has an ongoing commitment to a diverse workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Vesta recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals in all job titles without regard to any protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental disability, being a disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran, or any other protected category under any state or Federal laws. At Vesta, we are committed to a fair and equitable workplace. 

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000