Blumenfeld Development Group

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manager of Accounts Payable will manage all business activities of the Accounts Payable Department. Responsible for performing, directing and delivering end to end procure to pay, managing key processes by working with various internal and external teams.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with corporate and property staff to provide a seamless purchase order to vendor payments process.
• Ensure that payments are charged to the correct general ledger account and cost center.
• Manage vendor relations and account reconciliations.
• Manage the monthly closings of financial records and posting of month-end information.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate accrual of Accounts Payable related expenses at month-end.
• Maintain weekly cash flow report based on accounts payable activity.
• Mentor and develop employees through orientation, training, establishment of objectives, communication of policies and rules, and constructive discipline; builds morale and motivation.
• Lead the team to resolve any escalated internal and external customer issues.
• Write and approve departmental procedures. Implement new accounting policies and ensure those policies are adhered to by the team, as well as the business.
• Train and audit work of team members for accuracy and timeliness.
• Participate in the year-end closing process.

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance or Accounting.
• 5+ years’ experience leading and implementing controls and efficiencies.
• Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Must have real estate related software experience. Yardi a plus.
• Strong organizational ability and excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communications skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and consistently meet all deadlines.