Job Description
Northwestern Engineering Company and NWE Management Company (NWE), nearly 100-year-old privately held real estate holding and development companies in Rapid City, South Dakota, seek a new full-time Accounts Payable Specialist. NWE owns and manages real estate in five states with centralized operations in Rapid City for numerous companies.Essential Job Responsibilities
- Reconcile vendor invoices and utility bills and obtain proper approval with property management team members
- Code invoices and input into accounting software for payment processing for our numerous companies most are accrual basis, some are cash basis
- Pay invoices weekly according to due dates
- Communicate professionally with our team members, vendors, and tenants
- Update Excel spreadsheets with utility service and usage information, cell phone usage, and other financial information accurately and review for unusual items or trends
- Maintain vendor records including filing of invoices
- Reconcile monthly statements from vendors
- Update W-9s and insurance certificates
- Prepare 1099s annually
- Reconcile company credit card accounts
- Process daily incoming rent payments
- Financial statement preparation assistance
- Other duties as assigned
- Two or more years of strong accounts payable experience
- Experience with advanced global accounting software very helpful
- Strong computer and math skills and 10-key by touch
- Proficient use of Excel, Outlook, and Word. Access database experience helpful
- Detail oriented with ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Solid time management skills and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Ability to work with a team and independently in a friendly and professional manner
- Good understanding of accounting principles and practices
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding financial data
- Health and life insurance
- Flex-spending plan
- 401(k) eligibility after 60 days
- 401(k) Match
- 401(k) Profit sharing
- Vacation pay
- Sick pay
- Holiday pay
- 314 Founders Park Drive in Rapid City in office position
- 8 to 5 Monday through Friday
- Pay range commensurate with your experience and skill set