AP Specialist

The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for supporting the financial team in completing accounting processes and cycles.

● Full Cycle Accounts Payable
● Prepare and process check requests; initiate and prepare weekly check runs
● Data entry of various invoices and check requests; receive, date stamp, and review for backup, GL coding and proper approvals
● Review and audit expense reports, petty cash, & reimbursements
● Review, audit and approve Utility bills uploaded by third party
● Maintain vendor records and reconcile vendor inquiries
● Process checks, ACH's, record transfers, and credit card payments
● Review past due balances and remedy discrepancies where necessary
● Match invoices to checks with remittances and responsible for mailing
● Sort and distribute incoming mail
● Assist with other projects and general accounting tasks as needed

Required Experience:

2 to 3 years current and related Accounts Payable or Accounting experience required.

Required Education/Training
High School Diploma or equivalent

2-3 years recent experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting environment

Required Skills and Abilities:

● Excellent time management skills. Must be well organized.
● Strong accounting aptitude
● Ability to work in multiple systems
● Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office & Google Chrome environment
● Ability to problem solve and work independently
● Ability to multitask and handle high volume
● Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
● Strong work ethic
● Effective team player; must demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively

Working Conditions: 

Primarily an Office environment, must be able to work evenings when required to meet deadlines.

Salary Range Information

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Rewards & Benefits

We know Michaels’ promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure every single teammate is happy, healthy, and set up for a successful future is important to us. As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc., generous paid time off, a 401 (k) plan with a company match, and so much more. We believe in education – and in taking care of our own – so as an added incentive your children will be able to apply for the Michaels Employee Scholarship Program.

• Help make the world a better place in a team-oriented environment.
• Grow with our organization through various professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome

Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. To learn more about the total rewards we offer please visit our website. 

Come join our team. You’re going to love it here!