Accounts Payable Specialist

Realterm is a real estate operator whose employees have a track record of capitalizing on durable insights into the supply and demand of real assets through the global supply chain. Realterm seeks to build and invest in value-added business platforms that have a proprietary position in their markets, source investments with favorable supply/demand dynamics and bring intense focus to operating results.

Realterm offers several career fields such as Accounting, Leasing, Construction and Property Management that make working here unique, challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. With offices in Amsterdam, Annapolis, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Montreal, Mumbai, New York and Singapore you are empowered to take your career where you want it to go.

Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist supports and assists Corporate Accounting with processing invoices related to corporate expenses and maintaining the integrity of the information recorded to the general ledger. Additionally, this role will need to organize and process different payment types depending on the vendor. This position’s responsibilities will also include supporting the corporate and treasury management teams with other accounting tasks on an as needed basis.

Essential

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage the coordination of invoice receipts, both electronic and hardcopy, and maintain organized files for invoices that have been processed or are in process
- Process vendor invoices and payments in Yardi. This includes ensuring that invoice and general ledger details are correctly entered into the accounting software and payments are made in a timely manner in accordance with company policies
- Match vendor invoices to purchase and work orders where applicable
- Correspond with vendors as needed for tax information, invoice requirements, etc.
- Respond to vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor accounts, as needed
- Maintain vendor files in accordance with company policies and maintain vendor profiles to support 1099 generation
- Prepare period-end aged accounts payable listings, providing explanations for all amounts outstanding more than 30 days, and tie out the balances to the general ledger
- Identify ways to automate or simplify vendor invoice processing; be an advocate for change
- Support Corporate Accounting and Treasury Management teams as needed

**Qualifications**:

- Bilingualism in English (written and spoken) and French (spoken)
- Strong computer aptitude is imperative as several types of software are being used
- Strong organizational skills-able to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with accounting and office procedures
- Analytical skills and a basic knowledge of the real estate industry preferred

Education and/or Experience

1. High School diploma required, CEGEP or DEP Diploma in accounting preferred.

2. Two to Five years of experience in a similar accounting related position

3. Yardi accounting software experience is highly desired

Work Environment

The position will work in a general office setting and may require travel, up to 5% of time annually, to remote office locations based on organizational/business needs.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for most of the workday, sitting at a desk, consistently operating a computer. The person in this position must be able to access file cabinets and office machinery (to include a computer, copier, and fax machine). On occasion, may need to lift boxes of up to 10 lbs.

Realterm is an equal opportunity employer, as we value and respect diversity. We encourage diversity in ideas, opinions, experiences and identities. We do not discriminate in our employment practices based upon protected class, to include race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.