Accounts Payable Assistant, Invoice Processing

Equity Residential; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Equity Residential is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join the Augusta Accounting team. You will enter invoices into the CIP program and other systems, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

You will resolve vendor inquiries, support internal partners, and help maintain financial operation integrity in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and organization are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and some office experience required; some mailroom experience preferred.
• Strong email and telephone communication skills required.
• Above average 10-key skills, analytical skills, and accurate typing skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Data entry: load invoices into CIP and enter property invoices into accounting systems (CIP, OPS, MRI).
• Review invoices for accuracy, credits, and underpayments; verify vendor details for operations needs.
• Handle vendor inquiries and internal questions about payments; research and resolve issues promptly.
• Escalate items to supervisors/departments when applicable; support special projects and filing.

Skills

Strong communicator

Organized & confident

Motivated

Solution-oriented

Energetic & positive

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CIP program

OPS

MRI

Job description

Equity Residential is seeking a resourceful, detail-oriented financial professional to join our Augusta Accounting team. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accuracy, and takes pride in delivering exceptional internal and external service.

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of our financial operations. You'll ensure the timely and accurate entry of invoices into our accounting system, proactively resolve vendor inquiries, and partner closely with internal stakeholders to address and reconcile invoice-related matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative team player who is highly organized, solutions-focused, and committed to operational excellence.

Who You Are

• A Strong Communicator. Your writing and speaking skills are clear and effective, helping you connect well with others.
• Organized and Confident. You are flexible, composed, and able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously while confidently interacting with individuals across all levels of the organization.
• Motivated. You invest extra energy to reach your goals.
• A Solution-Oriented Team Player. You are united with teammates, follow through on commitments, and let co‑workers and business partners know that they matter.
• Energetic and Positive. You are an outgoing, gregarious brand ambassador who motivates and excites others to elevate their performance.

What You’ll Do

Invoice Data Entry (60%)

• Loads invoices into the CIP program for data entry.
• Accurately keys property invoices of various complexity into the appropriate accounting system (CIP, OPS and MRI).
• Reviews invoices for accuracy regarding credits and underpayments.
• Reviews vendors to determine Ops property enablement needs.

Property Issues & Reconciliation (30%)

• Reviews vendor statements for missing invoices in order to request from vendors.
• Assists with phone calls from vendors and internal customers with questions regarding payments.
• Researches and resolves issues in a timely manner, according to established department procedures.
• Escalates items to appropriate supervisors/departments when applicable.

Communications (10%)

• Supplies vendors/properties with supporting documentation to resolve billing issues in compliance with established department guidelines.
• Other Duties/Projects.
• Assist coworkers and management in special projects as needed.
• Files information as defined by Division Controller.
• Other duties as deemed necessary and/or assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and some office experience required; some mailroom experience preferred
• Strong email and telephone communication skills required
• Above average 10-key skills, analytical skills, and accurate typing skills essential