Position Summary
The role is a member of the financial accounting team and reports to the Manager Accounts Payable. The position ensures that the company’s financial obligations are met efficiently. The role is responsible for the administration of the monthly accounts payable close process. They will perform accounting and financial analysis and provide day to day focus to the accounts payable team. We are looking for a detail oriented, analytically focused person who can contribute by enhancing processes, procedures, policies, systems, and accounting practices.Responsibilities
- Managing the accounts payable monthly close process using AvidXchange AP automation software and MRI financial reporting software
- Analyzing current accounts payable workflows and assigned users to determine the most efficient process for coding and reviewing vendor invoices
- Monitor workflows and coordinate training of organization
- Processing bi-weekly check runs and ensuring vendor invoices are paid in a timely and accurate manner
- Serving as a point of contact for vendors to research and resolve invoice issues and inquiries
- Provide reporting and assist in cash management and forecasting
- Serving as administrator for the accounts payable software and handling tasks including adding and removing users and setting up new entities
- Prepare analysis and adhere to organizational accounting policies
- Documentation of process and enhancement of controls
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
- Previous AP experience at least 2-3 years( with degree) or 3-5 years minimum without
- Familiarity with AvidXchange and MRI or comparable accounting software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft office software, particularly Excel
- Experience with automation, process improvement and solution implementation
- Strong understanding of multi-entity organizational structure
- Understanding of accounting and financial processes
- Excellent communication, integrity, and ethical behavior traits
- Detail orientation, willingness to learn and work within a team environment
Benefits
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
- Previous AP experience at least 2-3 years( with degree) or 3-5 years minimum without
- Familiarity with AvidXchange and MRI or comparable accounting software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft office software, particularly Excel
- Experience with automation, process improvement and solution implementation
- Strong understanding of multi-entity organizational structure
- Understanding of accounting and financial processes
- Excellent communication, integrity, and ethical behavior traits
- Detail orientation, willingness to learn and work within a team environment
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About Bradford Allen
Bradford Allen is a Chicago-based, national commercial real estate firm that offers a full array of brokerage services to entrepreneurial, not-for-profit, and corporate business entities. Our realty services team provides strategy, marketing, and transaction execution for occupiers, investors, and owners of commercial real estate. Bradford Allen professionals create flexible solutions through a high level of expertise, persistence, and a singular focus on client objectives. Our integrated services platform includes Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Property & Asset Management, Consulting & Advisory Services, and Project & Construction Management.
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