Accounts Payable Accountant

Thayer Properties LLC; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thayer Properties LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role focuses on processing vendor invoices, ensuring timely payments, and supporting month-end close to maintain accurate financial records.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in AP or general accounting, proficiency in Excel, and experience with accounting software (RealPage a plus). This on-site role is based in Phenix City, Alabama.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting software (RealPage experience is a plus).
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and general accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify and code vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs and electronic payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements with internal records, investigate and resolve any outstanding balances or discrepancies.
• Monitor the accounts payable aging and follow up on any outstanding items.
• Communicate with internal departments to address any billing issues or questions.
• Serve as the primary contact for vendors, resolving disputes, and maintaining accurate vendor records including banking, insurance and tax information.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger, bank and credit card accounts.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Vendor communications

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

RealPage

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Payable Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The AP Staff Accountant is responsible for processing and maintaining accurate accounts payable records, ensuring timely vendor payments, assisting with month-end close activities, and supporting the overall accounting function. This role ensures accuracy and timeliness in all financial and accounting transactions, maintains strong internal controls, and contributes to the integrity and reliability of financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify and code vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs and electronic payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements with internal records, investigate and resolve any outstanding balances or discrepancies.
• Monitor the accounts payable aging and follow up on any outstanding items.
• Communicate with internal departments to address any billing issues or questions.
• Serve as the primary contact for vendors, resolving disputes, and maintaining accurate vendor records including banking, insurance and tax information.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger, bank and credit card accounts.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting software (RealPage experience is a plus).
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and general accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload, multi-task, work independently with minimal supervision and meet work deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Team player with self-confidence and professional presence that possess a positive attitude and work ethic.