Lucas Group is partnering with a property management company in Denver to identify a strong Accounts Payable Specialist. The right person will be a self-motivator, able to multi task, organized, good communication and collaborate effectively within the department, and have the ability to meet deadlines.
Lucas Group is North America’s premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and associates find professional success.
Combining local knowledge with national reach, Lucas Group has the geographic breadth and industry depth necessary to deliver results. We provide trusted, consultative service by truly listening and responding to the needs of our clients and candidates. We are professional, high-performance, and passionate industry veterans with both insight and integrity, making a very real difference in businesses and careers. We listen. We understand. We deliver.
Responsibilities:
- Process invoices for multiple locations, across many states
- Route invoices for approval within the organization
- Assist in preparing weekly or bi-weekly check runs; initiate payments via ACH, wire and credit card
- Provide timely and accurate responses to inquiries from vendors and internal customers
- Provide clear guidance regarding AP policies and procedures to all departments
- Research and resolve invoice issues and discrepancies
- Provide guidance on vendor setup activities
- Contribute to continuous process improvement in the accounts payable process
- Support AP-related internal controls appropriate in a public company
- Verify vendor account balances by reconciling vendor statements to company AP ledger
- Assist with month-end close, including posting journal entries and preparing account reconciliations
- Maintain vendor data throughout the year to support preparing 1099s annually
Requirements:
- Experience in accounts payable or general accounting, OR a degree in accounting or related field , Large- or medium-size company experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with processing invoices related to numerous, remote locations is a plus
- Familiarity with AP best-practices is a plus
- Fast and accurate data entry skills
- Self-starter with ability to work independently and within a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
