Accounts Payable Specialist Jobs

Bernstein Management Corporation (BMC) has been a regional leader in real estate management for 70 years. BMC's investment affiliate is a fully discretionary, private real estate fund with assets valued at over $2.0 billion, low leverage and significant capacity to make additional investments. Focusing exclusively on the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, the portfolio currently includes 80+ properties representing over 5,500 residential units and 3.3 million square feet of commercial space including office, retail and industrial assets. BMC's team of over 230 industry experts manage the portfolio with a hands-on, vertically integrated approach. For more information, visit bmcproperties.com.

As a BMC Accounts Payable Specialist, you are responsible for assisting with payments of goods and services necessary for the basic operation of BMC. You work as a member of the Accounting team to assist in the administration of the accounts payable process. This position does not have supervisory rights.

Primary Responsibilities*

• Record check and invoice voids/reissues in both Yardi and Nexus Payables
• Secondary Administrator for Truist ESP - focus on vendor payments via commercial card
• Respond to inquiries from employees, vendors and vendor statements and resolve for any late fees
• Assist AP Manager with weekly check processing: commit payments, match checks to invoices
• Within Nexus Payables, index and create invoices daily
• Within Nexus Payables, monitor all the queues to eliminate unresolved payables older than 30 days
• Secondary Review/Journaling of Conservice (Utility Management Service) approved payments
• Upload invoices daily into Nexus Payables from various sources: online (Verizon), USPS pdf uploads (Receptionist), invoices e-mailed to [email protected] (Vendors and BMC Employees)
• Other duties as assigned
• Assist with Bank Reconciliations as directed
• Access Truist to research and or stop payment on lost vendor checks
• Add and/or Edit vendor files to maintain the accuracy of remittance details, collection of W9s and Certificates of Insurance
• Assist AP Manager with 1099 processing
• Document all incoming 1099s and K-1s as directed
• Act as backup to AP Manager
• Assist with Income and Expense Reporting as directed

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, as described above.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to respond to others' needs in a timely and courteous manner
• Ability to work effectively as a team contributor on applicable assignments
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Required Education And Experience

• Minimum 1 year general administrative and customer service experience
• High School Diploma
• Minimum 2 years AP experience

Preferences

• Associates Degree in Accounting
• Nexus and Yardi experience (property management accounting software)

BMC's People First Commitment

At BMC, we know that work/life balance is not just important, it's necessary. As a member of our team, your experience will be valued, and your hard work will be rewarded with a generous benefits package including paid time off, medical plan options, 401K match with immediate vesting, rent discount at BMC properties, paid volunteer leave, gym membership contributions, and company-wide social outings.

Bernstein Management Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.