AP Specialist

Join a team with over 50 years of success in the real estate industry! Lincoln Property Company is currently hiring for an AP Specialist. This role, under general supervision, assists in all AP functions for the Southeast Accounting Department. Tasks to include property accounts payable, corporate accounts receivable (IPA reimbursements), corporate accounts payable, help with bank accounts including positive pay file loads and reviewing and researching bank transactions, helping with owner funding draws and 1099 processing. The AP Specialist is a key support role not only for the corporate accounting team, but also for all sites in the Southeast Region. Does this sound like you? Join us!

Founded in 1965, Lincoln Property Company is one of the largest and most diversified property management companies in the United States. Lincoln maintains a presence in more than 200 cities in the U. S. and 10 countries throughout Europe. Our mission is to be a company for people, a company about people.

• Review batches, invoices and support submitted by the field offices for proper approvals, vendor & amount
• Post batches in the accounting system which have been property submitted by the field offices
• Manage all Void and Cancel check process in accordance with policy
• Ensure A/P records are maintained in an organized fashion on the network drive
• Print property checks as approved by accountants weekly for each assigned property
• Confirm checks have accurate bank account numbers and appropriate signatures
• Ensure cash balances are maintained and checks are not released if there are not sufficient funds
• Package vendor checks and supporting documents for return to the field offices and handle any special handling checks that need to be sent directly to vendors
• Communicate any unresolved vendor/invoice issues and report to the appropriate Accountant, Field Personnel and/or Regional Controller
• Processe management fee calculations for assigned properties and checks for any properties not setup on ACH
• Intercompany reimbursements including pulling JD Edwards reports, loading files into the accounting software and processing ACH reimbursement or checks
• Process all NSF checks in the appropriate accounting system and forward documentation on to the appropriate parties at the property so they can follow-up on payment
• Assist in the preparation of 1099’s including reviewing vendor data and printing of forms as well as submitting any necessary files to Dallas for combined IRS reporting
• Assist in loading positive pay check files to the bank or sending files to Owners.
• Help compile Owner Funding Draw Requests for Reimbursement of funds
• Help with Corporate accounts payable processing including entering invoices into JD Edwards.
• Maintain full ownership of your AP portfolio responsibilities and other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is preferred
• 1+ years of accounting experience or training/internship
• Highly proficient with MS Excel
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Experience with property accounting software a plus but not required, notably Yardi
• Ability to effectively respond verbally or written to complex inquiries or complaints
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines is a must
• High level of commitment to customer service
• A valid driver’s license is required
  

Benefits

Lincoln Property Company offers competitive pay, a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and 401(k) and opportunities for career development and advancement.