Accounts Payable & Innovation Associate

The Monument Companies • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Monument Companies is seeking an Accounts Payable & Innovation Associate! Why This Role? This is not a typical entry-level accounting position. Yes, you'll gain valuable experience with Accounts Payable, bank reconciliations, and core accounting - but you'll also have the opportunity to help shape the future of how we use AI to transform our AP processes. We're looking for someone who is excited to roll up their sleeves and take ownership of hands-on accounting responsibilities such as AP processing and bank reconciliations. While these tasks are foundational, they are critical - by managing them directly, you will be well positioned to identify inefficiencies and measure the real impact of automation as our systems evolve. Over time, this role grows beyond processing work into a true career path toward Asset Management, where you will gain exposure to property reporting, development accounting, and investor relations. Along the way, you will partner with our Project Manager responsible for Strategic Operations & Innovation to implement technology solutions that reduce manual work and improve team efficiency. If you are motivated by career growth and excited about innovation, this is the role for you. This position begins as hourly, non-exempt due to its transactional accounting focus, and is expected to transition to exempt status as responsibilities expand into Asset Management. ABOUT THE MONUMENT COMPANIES: Since our founding in 1998, we have evolved to provide fully integrated real estate development, construction, and property management services to our clients across Virginia. Still owned and operated by its founders, our growth-oriented organization thrives on a collaborative, creative, and hard-working employee culture. Our firm is fully capable of performing and managing many types of construction projects-both new construction and rehabilitation or adaptive reuse, including multi-family, mixed-use, and commercial. We know that our employees are essential to our success. In addition to excellent benefits , we provide a supportive work environment where hard work is recognized and rewarded. Learn more about our company here: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hw6pR6OPo1w

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or relevant coursework/experience).
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently
• Adaptability: Comfortable managing competing demands and changing priorities
• Communication: Professional interaction with team members, leadership, vendors, and residents
• Foresight: Ability to anticipate challenges and plan ahead

Nice To Haves

• Yardi or similar accounting software experience preferred but not required.
• Interest in technology and openness to working with AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of invoice processing, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and timely entry into Yardi or similar software
• Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and electronic transfers
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate AP records and support annual 1099 reporting
• Assist with compliance by collecting and maintaining W-9s, lien waivers, and insurance certificates
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Partner with Strategic Operations & Innovation to implement AI-driven process improvements and measure efficiency gains
• Assist with month-end close and account reconciliations
• Support expanded bank reconciliation responsibilities as experience grows
• Gain exposure to property-level financial reporting
• Assist with loan draws and construction billing
• Support quarterly and annual reporting packages
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Support monthly portfolio reporting and lender/investor packages
• Assist with development accounting and construction reporting
• Track tax credit and investor compliance deadlines
• Participate in cash management activities
• Contribute to special projects, audits, and tax reporting

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability protection
• vision insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• free parking in designated lot
• 401K (where the company matches a defined percentage of the employee's contributions to help fund retirement saving s)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level