Accounts Payable Associate

This is an entry level in-office role located in Westport, CT.

Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Staff Accountants to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

What we offer

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.

Primary Responsibilities

• Date stamps all incoming vendor bills; sorts priority payables for entry into accounting system
• Verifies that necessary approval signatures are obtained prior to data entry
• Reviews General Ledger account coding of vendor bills for accuracy
• Updates vendor tables for changes to payment address and completes all missing information
• Enters vouchers into batches; ensures proper approval of expense is obtained; posts batches in accounting system
• Coordinates vendor bill approval with Office Manager’s in various communities
• Assists with research and review of open and paid payables
• Handles all vendor inquiries via email and telephone
• Scans vendor bills and attaches electronic file to vendor voucher
• Sorts, stuffs and mails vendor payments
• Supports AP Manager
• Assists Accounting staff with various projects as needed
• Performs other administrative duties as assigned
• Demonstrates good communication skills
• Performs duties as a team player

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• • Demonstrates proficiency in:
    • MS Office – Outlook, Excel, Word
    • Yardi Voyager (helpful, but not required)
    • QuickBooks (helpful, but not required)
  • Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or business required
  • BA degree in accounting, finance, or business (preferred)
  • 2-7 years of accounts payable experience