Accounts Payable Clerk

Lifestyle Communities•Columbus, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Clerk analyzes accounts payable transactions to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies for assigned projects within the accounting and Lifestyle Property Management department, particularly Property Management business functions. The role assists with accounts payable, general ledger, and job cost activities in support of management operations. The position is based at the Home Office in Columbus, Ohio, and works in an office environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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 and promptly with minimum supervision.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to maintain honesty and integrity.
Detail-oriented capabilities.
Clear written communication and 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: Performance, Communication, Leadership, Quality, and Teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of accounts payable experience preferred.

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.
Continuously seek improvements to 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 requiring approval.
Process payments and respond to vendor inquiries.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.