Properties Accounts Payable Specialist

Description: Essential Functions Performs accounting tasks to provide accurate and timely financial reports to internal management as well as to external Owners, Partners and Lenders as needed Process invoices in Yardi including reviewing coding, PO matching, invoice entry and payment processing.
Reconcile bank accounts for select group of properties.
Assist Property Managers in posting and reconciling tenant ledgers including managing potential receivable write offs.
Create journal entries to adjust accounts.
Perform account analysis on all balance sheet account and select income and expense accounts.
Process mortgage payments for select group of properties including escrow analysis reconciliations.
Process rental assistance payments in agency portals.
Perform budget variance analysis quarterly.
Create and maintain annual budget workbooks for selected properties.
Process move-out settlements for tenants including bank transfers from trust account.
Create and maintain annual reporting workbooks for selected properties.
Assists in audit preparation and manage audit inquiries.
Maintains accurate and current files.
Utilizes computer to perform above duties as required.
Additional duties and projects assigned by the Controller.
Requirements: Skill & Knowledge Requirements Demonstrate an aptitude for detail and accuracy with numbers.
Understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite with heavy Excel experience.
Must have a positive attitude and professional etiquette with all communication.
Ability to get along with fellow employees and to communicate effectively with department heads and staff.
Ability to issue internal and external correspondence (letters, memos, email, etc.
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Ability to handle a high volume of detailed, confidential, and repetitive work in a professional manner.
Experience Requirements Experience in Yardi Voyager.
Minimum of 2+ years’ of progressive experience in an accounting role.
Previous experience managing a high volume of detailed and repetitive work.
Education Requirements College degree in accounting or related field is preferred.
Commensurate experience in lieu of an advanced degree will be considered.
License/Certification Requirements Must possess a valid California driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and access to a dependable form of transportation.
Physical Requirements Sitting for extended period, some standing (managing physical files), occasionally driving to and from financial institutions.