Accounts Payable Specialist

Merrill Gardens; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

EAP

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Disability insurance

Fitness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Public transportation support

Job summary

Merrill Gardens, a privately-owned family company, seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist for our Corporate Office in Seattle (Eastlake), WA. This role features a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The AP Specialist will manage invoices, payments, check runs, vendor records, and AP workflow coordination with Operations and Accounting teams, while contributing to government reporting and GL integrity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required and an AA degree in accounting or a related field is preferred.
• At least 4 years of accounts payable and general ledger experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills;; high level of proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in Excel; YARDI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable, including entering invoices, coordinating payments, processing expense reports, and handling check requests.
• Conduct regular and urgent check runs and maintain vendor records; research vendor and employee inquiries.
• Communicate with Operations and Accounting teams on AP workflow; serve as a resource for support.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and ensure accurate GL entries.
• Assist with government reporting (sales taxes, 1099s, unclaimed property).
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

High School diploma

AA degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

YARDI

Job description

Job Description

Merrill Gardens, a privately-owned family company with a proud history of success is currently hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist at our Corporate Office in Seattle (Eastlake), WA.

Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.

We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.

A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
• Paid time off - 9 holidays, 15 vacation days5 personal days (eligible employees).
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance.
• Fitness reimbursement, pet insurance discounts, advanced pay, tuition reimbursement, and public transportation reimbursement.

If you are someone with:

• A High School diploma (required) and an AA degree in accounting or a related field (preferred)
• At least 4 years of accounts payable and general ledger experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• A high level of proficiency in English (oral and written)
• The ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Proficiency in Excel (YARDI experience preferred)

The Accounts Payable Specialists responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Processing Accounts Payable, including entering invoices, coordinating payments, processing expense reports, and handling check requests
• Conducting regular and urgent check runs, maintaining vendor records, and researching vendor and employee inquiries
• Communicating regularly with Operations and Accounting teams on AP workflow, serving as a resource for support
• Preparing bank reconciliations and ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger
• Assisting with government reporting (e.g., sales taxes, 1099s, unclaimed property)
• Supporting special projects and other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements: This role requires regular use of a computer and may involve occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs), bending, or reaching. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Actual pay rate within stated pay range is determined based on relevant factors in compliance with state and local wage laws. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to pay upon hire.

Bonus target for this position: 5%.

Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.