AP Specialist
About The Position
COMPANY SUMMARY: The John Stewart Company is a full-service housing management, development and consulting organization that began in 1978 with a commitment to providing high quality service in the affordable housing sector. We work to enrich the lives of our residents and employees, while delivering our services cost‐effectively, efficiently and with the highest levels of professionalism, compassion, integrity and respect. SUMMARY OF THE POSITION: Reporting directly to the Accounting Supervisor, this position is responsible for managing payables on 20-30 properties. Accountant will provide oversight for AP Specialist and AR activities by site staff. A solid foundation in GAAP, and the ability to work within a team structure is essential.
Requirements
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Strong communication skills.
- AS in Accounting or Finance preferred
- Two years Accounts Payable experience
- Ability to work well with peers, auditors, clients and management.
- Flexibility to work on and prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Strong problem-solving skills, including problem identification
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs such as WORD, EXCEL, and OUTLOOK.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MRI and/or Nexus a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare check runs and wire transfers for many different properties with many vendors
- Managing 60-100 bank accounts.
- Ensuring utilities and other vendors paid in a timely manner.
- Assist site staff in GL code recommendations and navigation of AP software
- Work closely with site staff, regional managers and accountants for mutual property and vendor success
- Process 542s, Unclaimed Funds and annual 1099s
- Assist with audit inquiries
- Various clerical duties including but not limited to processing mail, filing and special projects
Benefits
- Benefits for Employees who work 30+ hours/week - Medical, dental and vision care; preventative medical care paid at 100%.
- Vacation leave of up to ten days per year in the first year.
- Up to 80 hours of sick time per year.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.
- Company paid Life AD&D Long Term Disability.
- Free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Commuter benefit program.
- Discounts for AT&T and ClassPass.
- $100 annual Wellness Reimbursement.
- Matching 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan of up to 2% of your compensation (for any employee who works 20 hours or more per week).
- Benefits for Employees who work less than 30 hours/week - Free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Commuter benefit program.
- Discounts for AT&T and ClassPass.
- $100 annual Wellness Reimbursement.
- Matching 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan of up to 2% of your compensation (for any employee who works 20 hours or more per week)
- Up to 80 hours of sick time per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
