Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist | Adara Communities

The Tone:
This is an entry-level, full-time role at Adara Communities, located in Houston, TX, requiring consistent in-office attendance. Adara Communities blends 40 years of industry experience with a forward-thinking approach to technology, customer service, and community living. The company’s success is built upon the dedication of its residents, investors, and especially its team members, fostering an environment where individual impact truly matters. This Accounts Payable Specialist position is crucial for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of invoices, directly supporting the financial operations and overall success of the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Greater Houston

• Mission: This role is central to maintaining financial health by ensuring all invoices are processed and paid accurately and on time, thereby supporting smooth vendor relationships and the broader accounting team’s objectives.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoice Management: Efficiently process a high volume of invoices, including matching them accurately with corresponding purchase orders.
• Financial Validation: Verify the precision of all invoices, ensuring they have proper authorization and correct coding before proceeding with payments.
• Payment Operations: Prepare and execute weekly check runs, ensuring prompt and accurate disbursements to vendors.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Reconcile vendor statements to identify and resolve any discrepancies, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Vendor and Team Support: Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries and discrepancies, while also assisting with month-end close and ad-hoc accounting projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level position designed for individuals seeking to kick-start a professional career in accounting.
• Experience: No specific prior experience in accounts payable or general accounting is explicitly required to be successful in this role.
• Skills:
• Possess strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all tasks.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational abilities and effective time management skills.
• Exhibit effective communication and strong interpersonal abilities when interacting with colleagues and vendors.
• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
• Bonus: Prior experience gained in accounts payable functions or general accounting practices is considered a plus.