Sr. Accounts Payable Assistant presso Equity Residential

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Sr. Accounts Payable Assistant to support our Accounts Payable team in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments. This role is essential in maintaining the integrity of our AP operations by assisting the Accounts Payable Coordinator and other accounting personnel with various administrative and technical tasks. From processing invoices and check runs to assisting with vendor communications and data maintenance, the ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and committed to providing exceptional support across all AP functions.

WHO YOU ARE

• A Strong Communicator. Your writing and speaking skills are clear and effective, helping you connect well with others. 
• Organized and Confident. You are flexible, composed, and able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously while confidently interacting with individuals across all levels of the organization. 
• Motivated. You invest extra energy to reach your goals.
• A Solution-Oriented Team Player. You are united with teammates, follow through on commitments, and let co-workers and business partners know that they matter.
• Energetic and Positive. You are an outgoing, gregarious brand ambassador who motivates and excites others to elevate their performance.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Acts as a program administrator for high level AP functions.
• Inputs approved invoices into the A/P system.
• Inputs and updates monthly priority payments.
• Processing check runs as needed and assists with other check run duties.
• Assists in distributing checks.
• Review invoices entered by the department and document errors.
• Assist in training AP Assistants.
• Upload physical invoices into the AP software.
• Maintains or assists in managing and/or distributing 1099 vendor listings, and other vendor lists.
• Maintains or assists in managing manual checks.
• Files information as defined by the Division Controller.
• Investigates any problems associated with vendor payments.
• Assists in phone calls from vendors and internal customers while also monitoring invoices with incomplete data for processing
• Assist as needed to research and process SODA refund payments.
• Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintains a professional courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers and the general public.
• Coordinates and participates in special projects as needed.
• Assists as requested with reporting.
• Assists coworkers in special assignments or projects as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school education or equivalent required. 
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable preferred, customer service, and data entry. 
• 10-key calculator and efficient typing skills required. 
• Organizational skills required and the ability to pay attention to details necessary.  
• Must have strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills, work independently while meeting deadlines, excellent written and verbal communication skills, be detail-oriented and have the ability to interact on a professional level. 
• Must have computer systems knowledge with Microsoft Excel and Google Suite applications and the ability to adjust to changes and proactively manage and recommend enhancements.