The Accounts Payable Accountant reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and reviews invoices and resolves issues to enable payment processing for the properties and departments in a timely manner; ensures invoice information is correct before forwarding for approval; assists Property Managers and department heads in invoice processing procedures and other accounts payable (AP) related issues. The successful candidate will embody and work to reinforce MAA’s Core Values. Those values include:
• Appreciating the uniqueness of each individual
• Communicating openly and with integrity
• Embracing opportunities
• Doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons
Responsibilities
- Monitors invoice exception queue for a group of properties and reviews rejected invoices for accuracy such as vendor selected, amount, invoice number, invoice date, cost center assigned, linked purchase order, and account code.
- Identifies and resolves exceptions such as duplicate or illegible invoice number, missing purchase order, missing supplier information, and missing property information.
- Documents action taken or steps needed to be taken to resolve invoice issues and properly routes invoice to workflow approver.
Experience Requirements
- Experience with a specialized financial software package.
- Knowledge in Yardi Payscan is a plus.
Education Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- One year of experience in bookkeeping or another position where handling finances is a predominant duty.
https://careers.maac.com/us/en/job/R0017638/Accounts-Payable-Accountant