Accounts Payable Specialist

Edgewood Properties•Piscataway, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Since its founding in 1992, Edgewood Properties has established itself as a leading real estate development and property management company. With corporate headquarters in New Jersey, the company is on a course of growth leading to activities across the nation. Given ongoing construction and development plans, our current apartment portfolio of 6,000 plus units is expected to double in the next couple of years and rise to over 12,000 units in the next five years. Given our rapid portfolio growth, coupled with ownership's desire to develop and hold rather than sell, the timing is ideal for qualified candidates to come on-board. We're currently seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to work at our Corporate office in Piscataway, NJ Must have property management and construction background This position is an on-site, not remote.

Requirements

Knowledge of general accounting principles
Effective organizational and time management skills
Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to troubleshoot problems when necessary
Ability to work independently or as a team member
Must be articulate and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must possess high attention to detail and a proven ability to multitask
At least 5 years of AP experience, preferable in property management would be a plus
Excel a must
Must have property management and construction background
High School Diploma or Higher

Nice To Haves

Timberline and/or Real Page a plus

Responsibilities

Process all vendor invoices with appropriate charge codes pertaining to a portfolio of apartment communities
Three way matching of Purchase Orders
Process all utility invoices for each property and manage high usage reports
Reconcile vendor accounts
Correspond with the properties and vendors on any billing issues
Resolve purchase order, invoice, or contract discrepancies and documentation
Identify and process chargebacks to tenants
Maintain utility schedules and monitor vacant units on a monthly basis