A privately owned residential real estate development company based in Raleigh, N.C., is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to assist with all accounting process for multiple sole-purpose entities. This person would be responsible for receiving, entering, and processing all accounts payables as well as corresponding with all vendors and trade partners to maintain relationships. Overview: Provides accounting support involving accounts payable, journal entries and the processing of vendor checks and various office administrative duties for accounting department. Responsibilities: - Prepare and ensure proper coding of invoices. - Prepare and set-up needed information for utility bills. - Set up Vendors, manage vendor files and file invoices. - Manage Voids and Open AP. - Process Invoices through QuickBooks Pro - Process check requests and prepare checks for mailing and distribution. - Collect and manage completed copies of Lien Waivers prior to payment processing. - Prepare weekly payment register and verify accuracy. - Review document history (test for double payments, coding inconsistencies, duplicate commitments, etc.) - Review Statements received and reconcile past due unpaid invoices. - Responsible for sending vendor letters quarterly regarding unpaid invoices and help research their responses. - Research and resolve payment discrepancies and communicate with business partners to resolve invoice discrepancies. - Maintain current 1099 history on required vendors and complete 1099 filing at year-end. - Ensure vendors have and maintain proper insurance coverage through filing and tracking vender certificates of insurance. - Assist with insurance audits. - Prepare miscellaneous customized reports to assist Accounting Department. - Various other administrative functions for all departments - Meet all required weekly cutoffs, time schedules and month end deadlines. Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED required - Bachelor of Science degree with emphasis in accounting or finance preferred. - Minimum of two years office and accounts payable experience required. - Land development or homebuilding industry experience a plus - Intermediate computer skills - Microsoft Word and Excel - Excellent working knowledge of QuickBooks Pro - Excellent attention to detail Benefits: - Salary range - commensurate with qualifications and experience - Vacation - Personal Time Off (PTO) - Health Insurance - Professional development