Accounts Payable Specialist – Core & Land Development Job Opening

Pleasants is currently seeking a full-cycle Accounts Payable Specialist. This position is responsible for processing residential, commercial, and land development invoices. The accounts payable specialist will have strong attention to detail; the ability to multi-task and enjoys communication with vendors and sub-contractors. This person is comfortable meeting the needs of internal and external departments; has the ability to collaborate with manager(s) or executive(s) to help streamline and improve current process. Upholds a strong work ethic and follows all policies and procedures within the job scope.

This position reports directly to the Accounts Payable Manager. The Accounts Payable Specialist will ensure all payments are approved, processed, and paid on time. The position is located in Clarksburg, MD.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing all residential, commercial, and land development invoices.
• Process AIA (sub-contract requisitions), inter-company, and shared services invoices.
• Prepare and process AT&T, Home Depot, and WB Mason invoices.
• Distribute and forward all invoices to appropriate locations for approval.
• Analyze invoices and expenses to ensure charges are expense to the right cost center before posting.
• Communicate with project managers, department executives, and GL accountant(s) to ensure proper coding and posting of invoices & credit memos to the correct job(s).
• Prepare checks for signatures and mail distribution.
• Perform weekly check runs and emergency check request(s) as needed.
• Reconcile statements, research and follow up with vendors on outstanding invoices and credits to ensure accounts are in good standing.
• Run monthly pending report; follow up with internal departments on unapproved invoices.
• Communicate and resolve vendor discrepancies.
• Provide accurate and effective document preparation and records management relative to the AP function in accordance with records retention policies and procedures
• Maintain and organize invoices in proper files.
• Provide supporting documentation for accountants and auditors.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

QUALIFICIATIONS

• Degree in accounting is preferred
• Four or more years accounts payable experience required
• Strong attention to detail; Self-starter with ability the to adapt quickly
• Enjoys muti-tasking; has a good attitude and gets along with others
• Is cooperative, dependable and has a strong work ethic.
• Strong communication, customer service and organizational skills
• Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Accounts Payable: 4 years (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Other types of insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Education assistance or tuition reimbursement