Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead day-to-day operations of the A/P Department, train and oversee employees involved in payable functions, assign tasks and provide help as needed
• Restructure the current AP approval process to obtain documented approval by the appropriate department
• Document processes and procedures for all cash disbursements
• Work with the Financial Controller to implement an intercompany module within Yardi and Coordinate AP activities with other departments
• Recommend improvements in processes and procedures as needed
• Reconcile AP account to ensure that processes work properly, and sub-ledger accounts tie to the general ledger
• Assist the Financial Controller with the preparation and/or review of tax returns
• Assist the GL group as requested by the Financial Controller and any other tasks and special projects as assigned 
• Assist the Financial Controller with the preparation and/or review of documentation for the annual CPA review
• Restructure corporate credit card program to meet changing corporate needs
• Ensures proper recordkeeping of purchases for use in tax preparation and periodic audits
• Research and document the PayScan, Yardi, and ILS systems AP processes ensuring proper implementation and data transfer between systems
• Ensure that purchases of properties and loans are paid timely and documented properly

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minimum of 2 years as an auditor in a public accounting firm
• Demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP and other financial/accounting principles
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite and Yardi, Payscan, and ILS is preferred, but not required
• Thorough understanding of the full accounting cycle including A/P, A/R and G/L
• Excellent supervisory and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Supervisory experience with the ability to motivate staff