• Accounts Payable Associate

    Mill Creek Residential (Boca Raton, FL)


    _At Mill Creek Residential we are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where our associates can grow and bring their whole selves to work. This starts with our recruiting and hiring process._** **_We want you to know that we encourage you to apply if this job excites you, even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or another role and make your mark at Mill Creek._

     

    At Mill Creek Residential Trust, the Accounts Payable Associate’s primary responsibility is processing incoming invoices in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position will be responsible for maintaining accounts payable logs as well as other accounting duties.

    Essential Functions/Responsibilities

    + Review and retrieve invoices submitted weekly via imaging system by regional offices.

    + Input overhead, construction and sub-contract invoices in accounts payable system.

    + Issue checks for all regional offices and construction jobs.

    + Set up contracts, change orders and insurance updates in the accounting software.

    + Work closely with the head accountant or supervisor who manages the cash flow activities to prioritize what bills to pay, and when.

    + Maintain files on existing vendors, entering new ones into the system, generating yearly 1099 tax documents and keeping files of vendors' IRS W-9 forms that list their tax identification numbers.

    + Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.

    + Prints and obtains signatures on all accounts payable checks.

    + All other duties as assigned.

    Education and/or Experience

    + High School diploma or equivalent, required.

    + Associate’s Degree in accounting, preferred.

    + 1 – 2 years’ experience in accounts payable role

    Skills/Specialized Knowledge

    + Multi-family real estate industry experience with an emphasis in construction, preferred.

    + Ability to work with a wide variety of accounting software systems, preferably Yardi.

    + Highly proficient in MS Office – Excel and Word

    + Strong customer service skills working with all levels of MCR personnel.

    + Comprehensive understanding of accounts payable and how it relates to the general ledger.

    + General math skills, working knowledge of accounting principles and accounting and financial management software, 10-key calculator skills, detail-oriented

     

    _Mill Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer_

     

    Are you ready to contribute to the success of Mill Creek Residential? If so, apply today and become part of an organization that believes in uncompromising integrity, celebrating successes, continuous improvement, and working hard, smart and together!

     

    People. Places. Relationships. Our tagline begins with the** **most important part** **of Mill Creek, our people. As a multifamily company focused on** **construction,** **development, acquisition, and operations** **of** **rental** **communities in** **the most desirable** **markets coast-to-coast, we are also committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our resident customer and our associates. We have implemented processes to support DE&I practices throughout the associate lifecycle from recruiting and hiring to ongoing training programs for career advancement. Our growth since our founding in 2011 is nothing short of remarkable – a direct reflection of our team’s contributions. We are committed to listening to our associates and focusing on continuous improvement.

     

    For more information about our DE&I initiatives, please** **click here (https://millcreekplaces.com/2020-esg-report/)** **to review our inaugural Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Report.