Accounts Payable Specialist

Empire State Realty Trust•New York, NY

66d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist reports to the Director, Corporate Controller, and is responsible for overseeing accounts payable transactions for multiple properties. The position involves ensuring accuracy in financial processes, coordinating with various departments, and seeking improvements in efficiency. The role requires handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external vendors. Experience in accounts payable with a focus on customer service setting is necessary. The individual is expected to assist with team collaboration, participate in process improvement initiatives, and maintain compliance with internal controls.

Requirements

Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Outstanding customer service skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
Excellent analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills
Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word)
5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable role required

Nice To Haves

Yardi software experience preferred
Experience with process improvement and automation preferred

Responsibilities

Perform the day-to-day processing of all accounts payable transactions for multiple properties
Review invoices and statements to ensure all information is accurate, including proper coding of payables
Coordinate with personnel with regards to purchase orders
Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal teams, including performing vendor reconciliations
Review vendor onboarding documentation and vendor changes and ensure accurate data entry in Yardi
Perform weekly check runs, ensuring accurate and timely execution of payments
Assist with reconciliation between third party payment processor (Paymode) and Yardi
Generate metric reporting
Investigate and identify solutions to enhance process efficiencies from invoice approval through payment processing
Participate in special projects as required
Prepare, issue and file 1099s at year end
Assist in responding to audit requests
Issue stop payments from banks and reissue checks
Respond to year-end audit requests from vendorsâ accountants
Review of expense reimbursements