AP Analyst

With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing corporate accounts payable transactions. This is a corporate accounting support position in a fast-paced centralized accounting services environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compile, review, correct and process corporate accounts payable transactions to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices
• Process miscellaneous rush request as needed
• Review and reconcile aging of payment entry's
• Maintain department self-reporting of transactions
• Research requests from branch controller and team lead regarding payment and entry issues
• Recommend and participate in process improvements, projects, and tool enhancements as needed to increase departmental efficiencies
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external business partners while offering unsurpassed customer service
• Manage work flow scheduled deadlines to meet operational needs
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree in accounting or finance preferred
• 2+ years' experience in accounts payable
  
  

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a multi-entity accounting environment
• Experienced and proficient in Microsoft Dynamics AX (formerly Microsoft Axapta) or Microsoft Dynamics 365
  
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to professionally communicate (listening, written, and verbal skills) both internally and externally with individuals at all levels of an organization
• Ability to research, analyze, and interpret numeric data and produce results within critical turnaround times
• Ability to learn quickly and demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision or in a team setting; flexible, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced business environment
• Skilled in being a self-motivating, analytical, and proactive team player
• Exceptional customer service, communication and time management skills able to accurately perform calculations and analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and alpha-numeric data entry
• Knowledge and skilled in proper applicable accounting principles, practices, and procedures (US GAAP)
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.