Accounts Payable Clerk

Lifestyle Communities•Columbus, OH

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Clerk analyzes accounts payable transactions to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies for projects within the accounting and Lifestyle Property Management (LPM) department, particularly Property Management business functions. The role assists with accounts payable, general ledger, and job-cost activities that support management operations. The position is based at the Home Office in Columbus, Ohio, and reports to the Accounting Supervisor. It has no direct reports. Lifestyle Communities’ Finance team works to identify and capitalize on opportunities that drive value, including product innovation, process improvement, and margin and profitability enhancement. The company describes its culture as grounded in its purpose to Build a Connection™ and its core values of performance, quality, communication, teamwork, and leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to three years of accounts payable experience preferred.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices applicable to basic accounting.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to identify and resolve problems effectively with minimum supervision and in a timely manner.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to maintain honesty and integrity.
Detail-oriented capabilities.
Ability to present written communication clearly and informatively, along with strong communication skills.
Knowledge of, or ability to acquire knowledge of, applicable accounting software programs.
Flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Alignment with the company’s core values of performance, communication, leadership, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Maintain and reconcile the accounts payable ledger and prepare management reports.
Analyze and resolve discrepancies in billings and payments.
Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting packages.
Assist with coding and entering invoices and payables into the accounting system.
Print weekly cash requirements reports for LPM business units.
Look for ways to consistently improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts payable process.
Communicate with the Accounting Supervisor during processing to identify and address potential delays.
Assist with information requests across the organization as needed.
Match checks with their respective invoices weekly.
Track invoices for approval as required.
Process payments and respond to vendor inquiries.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.