Accountant - Cash and Accounts Payable

Wallick Communities; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallick Communities is seeking an Accountant - Cash and Accounts Payable in New Albany, Ohio, to manage daily cash, banking activities and accounts payable support for utilities and vendor reconciliations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and knowledge of real estate accounting; strong communication and organizational skills are essential to thrive in a fast-paced office environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Knowledge of real estate management and affordable housing experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to question the status quo and suggest treasury improvements and controls.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight timelines and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead bank account opening and due diligence processes.
• Collaborate with finance on cash positions, movements and projections.
• Initiate wires, ACH transfers and deposits; monitor cash.
• Identify daily cash activity and record accordingly.
• Maintain bank documentation and signatory updates.
• Improve reporting tools, databases and metrics; automate cash processes.
• Coordinate with utilities for invoices and vendor reconciliations.
• Handle special or ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Communication

Treasury processes

Financial analysis

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Title: Accountant - Cash and Accounts Payable

Location: New Albany, Ohio
Job Type:Full Time

Make a Difference—And Own Your Future

JoinWallick, a100% employee-owned companywith over 55 years of experience in providing affordable housing and assisted living for families and seniors across the Midwest. With1,000+ associatesand a mission toopen doors to homes, opportunity, and hope,we take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employee-owner plays a vital role.

Position Summary

The Accountant - Cash and Accounts Payable position is responsible for the day to day management of the company's cash, banking, and merchant activities, working closely with other areas both inside and outside the company to reconcile, post and monitor cash positions. This position also performs some cash management duties at the community account level. Additionally, this position will provide accounts payable support as needed, with a key focus on utilities, vendor reconciliations, and vendor inquiries.

Qualifications Required:

• Requires a bachelor's degree or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Should possess knowledge of real estate management and accounting, affordable housing experience preferred.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to question the status quo, strong critical thinking and suggest improvements, especially related treasury processes and procedures and controls
• Must work well under pressure and within tight timelines and shifting priorities. Strong organizational skills required.

Functions and Responsibilities:

• Lead bank account opening and due diligence processes.
• Liaise with finance and accounting staff on cash positions, cash movements, and cash flow projections
• Initiate wires, ACH and bank transfers, and appropriate deposits
• Identify daily cash activity and record as necessary
• Maintain bank account documentation and signatory updates
• Continuous improvement of reporting tools, database tools and metrics
• Automation of certain cash processes
• Work with utilities provider to ensure processing of invoices, along with other vendor reconciliations
• Special or ad hoc projects as required.

Physical Demands: Position requires work to be performed in an office setting. Extensive use of a computer, keyboard and mouse; requires walking talking, seeing and hearing. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment: Work takes place in an office setting with moderate noise levels. Work location will be fulltime on-site at corporate office.

Wallick’s Mission & Values

At Wallick Communities, we believe inopening doors to homes,opportunity, and hopefor our residents, associates,andcommunity. Our core values guide everything we do:

• Care– We show compassion and respect for everyone.

• Character– We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

• Collaboration– We work together to achieve more.

At Wallick, we celebrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEI+B) in our workplace and communities,creating an environment where associates feel welcome, respected, and empowered to bring their authenticselvesto thegreatworkthey doevery day.

Fornearly 60years, it has been at the core of our organization’s culture that all Wallick associates come to a safe and inclusive place to work.Wallick does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

*Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen