Accounts Payable Specialist

Area

About the Organization
Affiliated Resources Group (ARG) specializes in housing and real estate development. By coordinating the missions of its affiliated companies, ARG works to maximize opportunities for economic growth and development to enhance lives through programs that expand economic opportunities for individuals and their families. ARG affiliates develop and manage housing, administer large government programs and provide consulting services to facilitate operational and programmatic sustainability.

Affiliated Resources Group's strategic objectives include long-term sustainability, growth and development, quality of life, and creating a larger community. Operating under the umbrella of ARG, affiliated companies provide affordable housing solutions and promote community and economic development through rental assistance programs, resident services, and the revitalization of neighborhoods in DeKalb County and beyond.

Our history of strategically partnering with private/public entities as well as administering federal programs has positioned ARG's affiliates to successfully deliver affordable housing. We provide critical services that support the wellbeing of our clients/residents and pathways to self-sufficiency for program participants that seek to break the cycle of poverty. Connecting the Agency's larger objectives has helped ARG to thrive and expand
our impact in the community. As the largest affordable housing provider in DeKalb County, we are in a unique position to address the housing needs of low-and middle-income residents.

ARG maintains a working culture that supports our staff by continually improving and optimizing the Agency's organizational and operational effectiveness. The Agency continues to develop and position our team to succeed.

Description

• Review, prepare, and process incoming vendor invoices, confirming vendor and invoice information is accurate, as well as ensuring entity, GL code and post month are accurate.

• Navigate utility vendor websites to pull monthly bills, as assigned, then process bills in YARDI, to
ensure timely payments.

• Assist with weekly, monthly or annual report downloads as needed.

• Process checks and void checks per company policy.

• Maintain and verify appropriate back up in Yardi for all invoices processed.

• Responsible for the input of Accounts Payable invoices, including invoice adjustments, allowances and credits.

• Responsible for the reconciliation of Accounts Payable vendor accounts to ensure the records are accurate and agree to Trial Balance.

• Monitors the flow of recurring expenses to ensure all recurring invoices are received and
accounted for.

• Coordinates with various departments/ properties to ensure all AP invoices due are accounted for.

• May be asked to download invoices for quarterly Replacement Reserve Draws for portfolio.

• Responsible for vendor and customer inquiries.

• Aids in all audits and review of Accounts Payable.

• Reviews vendor statements, bills and/or invoices and reconciles expenses to the general ledger.

• Assists in general financial management and analysis.

• Prepares and issues 1099s annually in accordance with IRS regulations.

• Provide additional reports as requested.

• Assist with cash management of property/company.

• Follow established Company policies and procedures.

• Use initiative but also request assistance when appropriate.

• Work with and assist others when possible.

• Back up other Payables Personnel as needed during times of absences and vacations.

• Represent HDC and its affiliates in a professional manner at all times.

• Keep direct supervisor informed of high priority items/transactions and potential liability exposure for each property/company.

• Attend conferences as necessary.

• Maintain a professional and courteous work manner with all residents, vendors, contractors and
fellow employees.

• Ensure compliance with all work-related activities in fair, ethical and consistent manner.

• Arrive to work on time as scheduled and prepared.

• Any other tasks as assigned.

• Keeps abreast of changes in laws, policies, and HUD regulations related to financial
operations and ensures adherence to appropriate policies,…