Accounts Payable Assistant

Equity Residential•Augusta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a creative, organized, and analytical individual to join our finance team in our Chicago office. Under the direction of the Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for processing accounts payable transactions. Working with key stakeholders both within our corporate office as well as on-site, this role will be accountable for ensuring accurate and timely processing of all vendor invoices and payments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with relevant years of accounts payable experience required.
Ability to effectively and objectively communicate and work with internal and external customers, as well as strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
Must be comfortable working autonomously and multi-tasking in a fast paced environment with changing deadlines.
Familiarity and previous experience with Microsoft Excel and Google Applications (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets) preferred.

Nice To Haves

Organized, Flexible, and Adaptable. You have a keen eye for detail and pride yourself on delivering quality work. You multi-task well, re-prioritize accordingly, and meet deadlines consistently. You keep your cool during stressful situations, remain resilient, and quickly find solutions in order to meet the changing needs and priorities of the business.
A Collaborator and Trusted Team Player. You enjoy partnering with others - whether internal or external - and build constructive working relationships that foster cooperation in order to get work done and deliver great results. You are united with teammates and follow through on commitments.
A People Person. Building professional and high quality relationships with vendors and area businesses come naturally to you.
Creative. You like thinking outside the box to come up with smart solutions to new challenges, and you embrace the opportunity to live in the gray.
A Strong Communicator. Your writing and speaking skills are clear and effective, helping you connect well with others. Through your past experience, you've also built skills that help you effectively persuade and gain the support of others.
Motivated. You invest extra energy to reach your goals.
Energetic and Positive. You are an outgoing, gregarious brand ambassador who motivates and excites others to elevate their performance.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively across EQR departments and functions to establish and update a strategic plan that maximizes value and enhances returns for every asset within the portfolio.