A/P Clerk

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

AP Clerk is responsible, under general supervision, for performing specified standard accounting clerical processing and bookkeeping work in accordance with established procedures to ensure that property bills are paid on a timely and accurate basis. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

VALUES

We expect that all new Team Members follow Integrity’s vision for creating great living experiences. These values are: Safety Basics: Practice safe behavior in everything I do. Take action to always put safety first. Speak up to ensure the safety of others. Courtesy Basics: Project a positive image and energy. I am courteous and respectful to Team Members, Residents and Guests. Go above and beyond to exceed Resident and Guests expectations. Show-Ready Basics: Ensure my area is Show-Ready at all times. Ensure I and my Team Members are Show-Ready at all times. Efficiency Basics: Perform my role efficiently so Residents and Guests get the most out of their experience. Team Member Basics: I am key to Integrity’s success. By believing in the vision and demonstrating the values consistently, I create great living experiences which achieve the desired business result.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESULTS

Demonstrates commitment to meet or exceed expected goals, both individually set and corporate driven. Performs work in a professional manner while meeting deadlines. Makes decisions and/or uses resources with full consideration of cost impact on division & budgets; manages own time effectively; demonstrates ongoing attention to new technology & methodology that will eliminate waste and/or add cost benefit to current processes and procedures. Ensures that all invoices are original and have been entered into the system accurately and timely. Ensures that all vendor statements are reconciled on a monthly or as needed basis. Ensures that all checks are processed in accordance with schedules developed by the Accounting Department. Ensures that work assigned is completed on a timely basis. Is responsible for ensuring that properties have the cash available to support each check run by communicating with GL Accountant and/or Accounting Manager prior to releasing the checks. Works closely and exchanges information with other AP Clerks to ensure that the workflow of the Accounting Department continues smoothly.

Responds to resident, lender, and vendor inquiries, compliments and criticisms in a timely and constructive manner. Responds to corporate, owner, and lender requests for information in a professional and timely manner.

PERSONAL INTERACTION

Keeps appropriate people informed of department and/or project status; actively listens to understand different viewpoints; encourages open expression of ideas and opinions; clearly expresses ideas and information in both oral and written form. Communicates well with co-workers, residents, vendors, property level staff, and corporate officers.

Works well with others to accomplish team objectives; objectively promotes team members’ skills and abilities; shows respect for team members and their ideas and is sensitive to cultural differences; expresses own ideas and opinions clearly and professionally; effectively builds relationships. Is persistent and resourceful in analyzing and solving problems to achieve targeted results; contributes high quality ideas and successful solutions; meets deadlines and thoroughly completes the job.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Adheres to Integrity’s ethical standards; actions consistently match words; builds trust; treats people fairly; follows through on commitments. Maintains regular attendance to successfully perform the duties of the position in a productive and efficient manner; arrives at the beginning of each work period fully prepared to begin the duties on time. Keeps up to date on business and job-related knowledge; seeks to broaden perspective beyond immediate job; pursues continuous learning and selfdevelopment. Demonstrates understanding of systems and possesses skills necessary to perform duties satisfactorily on a daily basis; applies technical and business knowledge. Accepts responsibility for own performance; anticipates, identifies, and works effectively to remove performance barriers; works toward results and successfully achieves goals; takes on challenging assignments; exercise responsibilities as a faithful steward of the position with which he/she has been entrusted. Is a team player by encouraging and supporting others within the company.

OTHER DUTIES

Other duties as assigned by executive management.

REPORTS TO

GL Accountant

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Occasionally, trips to the bank and/or post office may be necessary.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Must be organized with attention to detail and accuracy. Must possess good communication skills both oral and written and be proficient at problem solving. Must be able to multitask, work well under pressure, and use discretion while maintaining customer confidentiality. Must be able to use a 10-key with proficiency.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A High School diploma or GED, and two (2) years of clerical experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting and carrying of weights under 50 lbs.

CERTIFICATES ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• None