AP Specialist

The John Stewart Company•Sacramento, CA

1d•$24 - $26

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Accounting Supervisor, this position is responsible for managing payables on 20-30 properties. Accountant will provide oversight for AP Specialist and AR activities by site staff. A solid foundation in GAAP, and the ability to work within a team structure is essential.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic accounting principles
Strong communication skills.
AS in Accounting or Finance preferred
Two years Accounts Payable experience
Ability to work well with peers, auditors, clients and management.
Flexibility to work on and prioritize a variety of tasks.
Strong problem-solving skills, including problem identification
Experience with Microsoft Office programs such as WORD, EXCEL, and OUTLOOK.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MRI and/or Nexus a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare check runs and wire transfers for many different properties with many vendors
Managing 60-100 bank accounts.
Ensuring utilities and other vendors paid in a timely manner.
Assist site staff in GL code recommendations and navigation of AP software
Work closely with site staff, regional managers and accountants for mutual property and vendor success
Process 542s, Unclaimed Funds and annual 1099s
Assist with audit inquiries
Various clerical duties including but not limited to processing mail, filing and special projects

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision care; preventative medical care paid at 100%.
Vacation leave of up to ten days per year in the first year.
Up to 80 hours of sick time per year.
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.
Company paid Life AD&D Long Term Disability.
Free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.
Commuter benefit program.
Discounts for AT&T and ClassPass.
$100 annual Wellness Reimbursement.
Matching 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan of up to 2% of your compensation (for any employee who works 20 hours or more per week).
Free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.
Commuter benefit program.
Discounts for AT&T and ClassPass.
$100 annual Wellness Reimbursement.
Matching 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan of up to 2% of your compensation (for any employee who works 20 hours or more per week)
Up to 80 hours of sick time per year.