[Remote] Accounting Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lowe is a privately-held diversified national real estate organization seeking an Accounting Specialist. The role involves processing accounts payable transactions, ensuring timely payments, assisting with cash management and reconciliations, and maintaining compliance with internal controls.ResponsibilitiesProcess invoices for assigned vendors. Ensure that liabilities are recorded and paid within established objectives. Prioritize and manage workflow based on materiality and agingAct as the first level support for client questions and problem resolution. Escalate issues to LE Accounting Manager and LE Shared Services management, as appropriate. Ensure that all client inquiries are answered and resolved on a timely basisAct as the first level support for vendor inquiries regarding payment of client liabilities and/or accounts payable policies. Ensure that all vendor inquiries are answered and resolved on a timely basisEnforce AP policies relative to appropriate signature authority and transaction typeReview statements of top vendors to verify receipt and processing of invoices in Accounts PayableWork with key departments to ensure timely receipt and approval of invoices in Accounts PayableProcess and file annual 1099’sInitiate wire, book and ACH transfersDaily cash transactions review/Positive Pay reviewBank ReconciliationsAssist with Monthly closings, as needed. Could include Journal entriesAll other duties as assignedCreate new users account profile whenever a PCard is issued to an employeeAssist other Associates with entering expense reports for use with PCardTrain new users to use ChromeRiver, and set up their bank account informationAssist other Associates with accounting support, data input, filing, and departmental organization activities. Duties may include ordering supplies and monitoring file preparation for storageMaintain and update due diligence costs schedulesPerform special projects as requiredSkillsAssociates degree in accounting or equivalent experiencePrior accounts payable experience utilizing Yardi preferredTwo to four years relevant experience in a dynamic business environmentIn depth knowledge of accounts payable policies and proceduresProven ability to understand and analyze complex accounts payable transactionsPossesses strong data entry skills (accuracy)Proven ability to perform first level customer service supportProven excellent verbal and communication skillsProven ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organizationWorking knowledge of PC functions to include Excel, Word, and Finance ERP systemsAbility to generate standard and ad hoc reports utilizing financial systems and pc-based analytical toolsProven relevant accounts payable experience preferably in the real estate industryBasic understanding of cash and accrual basis of accountingWorking knowledge of Yardi and Microsoft Office applications, especially ExcelAbility to generate standard and ad hoc reports utilizing financial systems and pc-based analytical toolsAbility to effectively communicate with external customers and departments throughout the organizationWorks well in a team based environmentProvide timely, accurate, courteous service to internal and external customersAbility to complete assigned work in a timely mannerBenefitsGroup medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefitsCritical illness and accident insuranceParticipation in pre-tax flexible benefits plans for healthcare and dependent care reimbursementEmployee assistance programTime offParticipation in a 401(k) plan with a company matchCompany OverviewLowe is a real estate company. It was founded in 1972, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.lowe-re.com/.