A nonprofit developer focused on creating and sustaining affordable housing communities.
Handle vendor payments, invoice processing, and utility billing for real estate.
13 days ago ago
$50,000 - $55,000
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Boston, MA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Affordable Housing Development
Real Estate Development
Community Development
Urban Planning
Construction Management
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Mixed-income Housing
Affordable Housing
Community Development
Retail Landlord
Neighborhood Investment
Property Management
Role
Description
vendor inquiries
utility alerts
statement reconciliation
payment processing
invoice posting
check mailing
Assist Property Management personnel in their efforts to respond to vendor inquires
Actively research past due notifications or disconnection warnings when received from utility providers, and arranging urgent payments as needed with site personnel and the proper Accountant (very occasionally including preparing payments to be made by phone via the Community Builders’ Treasury Department)
Reconciling local and national vendor statements upon receipt (including direct follow up to obtain missing items and resolve apparent payment discrepancies or unapplied checks)
Posting approved invoices to open payables several times per day, or as requested by staff, and actively troubleshooting issues with unapproved invoices with site personnel or others
Resolve late fees and unpaid balances shown on incoming utility invoices, particularly for telecommunications vendors. The AP Associate will identify, obtain, and expedite payment of any missing invoices on utility accounts.
Mail checks to vendors and property address’ when necessary
Requirements
accounts payable
yardi
excel
1-3 yrs
customer service
detail oriented
Capable of working with minimal supervision and perform effectively under tight time deadlines
1-3 years with full cycle accounts payable experience
Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
Ability to convey issues and problems clearly both in writing and orally
Superb customer service skills a must
Ability to communicate with co-workers and personnel in an articulate, courteous, and business-like manner at all times
Experience in Real Estate environment preferred (Yardi/Yardi Energy Solutions experience a plus)
Proactive in identifying areas for opportunity and making recommendations to management regarding workflow, process improvements and customer service enhancements
Proficient in Excel/Word
Benefits
12 Paid Holidays & tenure-based PTO accruals
Tax-advantage accounts: commuter/parking, medical & dependent care FSA