AP Clerk

Description

At Rhodes, our core purpose is to enhance the lives of our customers and team through building communities. We specialize in developing master planned communities and construction of high quality, energy efficient homes. Rhodes has been recognized among the fastest growing private companies in the US by Inc. 5000 and is on a mission to expand its footprint into more communities across South Texas.

Since 2019, Esperanza Homes, a Rhodes Company, has ranked nationally on the Builder Magazine’s Top 100 Builders list, and is on an aggressive growth trajectory to serve more communities across South Texas.

Rhodes was founded in the early 1990’s as a land acquisition and holding company. In 2006, the company shifted gears and ventured into residential/commercial land development and home building with the formation of Esperanza Homes. Rhodes Enterprises has grown to one of the largest developers of residential, commercial, and master-planned communities in the areas we serve. We are passionate about our customers, building exceptional homes, our team, and the communities where we live and work.

Rhodes is a certified Great Place to Work, when you choose to work with us, you are part of a passionate and high-performing Team! You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day and are excited to continue to grow and build communities.

• Competitive Compensation including Bonus & Profit-Sharing Programs
• Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account for Medically Enrolled Staff
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• Disability Programs
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• Vacation & Company Holidays
• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

As an Accounts Payable Clerk I at Rhodes, you are responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and expense‑related transactions across multiple companies. Reporting to the Director Accounting, you work closely with Accounts Payable and Finance teams to ensure transactions are processed in accordance with company policies, internal controls, and established timelines. Through strong attention to detail, organization, and collaboration, you help maintain reliable financial records, support accounting schedules, reconciliations, and reporting.

In this role, you contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Finance team while supporting our organizational purpose of building communities and enhancing the lives of our customers and team members.

• % Invoices paid with Accuracy
• # Average Days AP Cycle
• % Complete & Timely Invoice payments
• # Of Checks printed weekly
• # Of Invoices processed weekly

Accounts Payable Processing & Accuracy

• Review and analyze vendor invoices to ensure accuracy, completeness, proper approval, and eligibility for payment in accordance with company policies
• Enter invoices into the accounting system accurately and timely to support on‑time vendor payments
• Ensure proper invoice coding and documentation prior to processing

Check Runs & Payment Controls

• Support and follow a consistent check printing schedule, including established cut‑off times
• Review checks, vouchers, and supporting documentation for accuracy before submitting for approval and signatures
• Assist with processing intercompany and corporate credit card payments in a timely manner

Vendor Compliance & Records Management

• Maintain current and organized vendor files, including W‑9s, insurance certificates, and other required documentation
• Verify vendor insurance compliance prior to payment and flag exceptions as needed
• Support the creation, maintenance, and ongoing organization of a record retention system with appropriate coding and filing standards

Reporting, Metrics & Process Support

• Prepare exception reports related to special or off‑cycle check runs
• Track and maintain basic metrics related to invoice exceptions and departmental requests
• Follow established guidelines for invoice handling and coding and escalate discrepancies or inconsistencies

Collaboration &…