Nelson Partners is a student housing company with over $700 million in assets under management and growing rapidly. We offer the opportunity to grow with the company with a career path that can offer you years of development and room to stretch. We also offer a very generous benefits package with excellent PTO and holiday flexibility, and competitive performance-based bonuses.

If you are interested in working for a fast-paced, growing company with a bright future and a friendly corporate culture apply now! The A/P Specialist will report to the Controller with the following responsibilities:

Full responsibility for Property Management Accounts Payable

Invoice input

Keep A/P aging current

Manage vendor communication with urgency and diplomacy

Keep Controller informed; proactively communicate

Assist the accounting team with:

Account Reconciliations

Schedules, support, and analyses as needed

Create CapEx draws for Controller to review; submit to lenders for funding

Assist in enforcing internal controls related to invoice payments and cash

Work collaboratively with operations a/p team located in Salt Lake City, Utah

Assist with reconciling and monitoring impound escrows (property taxes, insurance, and CapEx)

EDUCATION & SKILLS

Minimum 3-5 years of a/p and accounting experience

A positive attitude works well independently in fast-paced environments

Real Estate accounting experience a plus

QuickBooks Online and/or Entrata accounting software experience a plus

Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.