Accounting Specialist

PYA P C • Knoxville, TN

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist supports RTG's property and financial management operations by processing vendor invoices, maintaining vendor records, and ensuring accurate, timely payments across a multi-entity healthcare real estate portfolio. This role reports to Accounts Payable Manager and works closely with vendors, property managers, and the accounting team.

Requirements

• Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to work with internal teams and external vendors professionally
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume, multi-entity environment
• Must work well together and in a professional team environment
• Works independently in a hybrid work environment
• Able to train and mentor others
• Works well in a matrixed and collaborative environment
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience, preferably in commercial real estate and/or property management
• Proficient with Microsoft Office particularly Excel

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s in accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field preferred
• Yardi property management software or similar software experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume vendor invoices across multiple property entities, including coding to the correct property and GL account
• Manage weekly and monthly payment runs (check, ACH, and electronic payments) in accordance with approval workflows and client-specific requirements
• Maintain vendor master records, including W-9 collection, COI tracking, and payment terms
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies or outstanding balances
• Correspond with vendors, clients and internal teams regarding payment inquiries and discrepancies
• Support month-end close through AP accruals, aging analysis, and account reconciliations
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding invoice and payment status
• Assist with 1099 preparation and year-end audit support requests
• Identify and recommend improvements to AP workflow and documentation
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• health insurance
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• profit sharing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED