Accounts Payable Specialist

About the Company

Sagard Real Estate is a real estate investment advisor and operator providing investment management services throughout the U.S. including acquisitions, asset management, development and property management for our investors. With $5.3B in assets under management, our clients invest through separately managed accounts and commingled funds.

Sagard Real Estate is based in Denver with regional offices in New York City, Charlotte, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Austin metro areas. For more information, visit www.sagard.com/realestate.

This position is located in Denver, CO and requires the employee to be onsite several days during the week.

The ideal candidate is:

• Willing to roll up their sleeves to help define and refine current procedures in order to bring more structure and efficiency to the role
• Looking to grow in a collaborative environment

Background Requirements·

•  Minimum High School Diploma/GED. Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance majors preferred.
•  Minimum 3 years of Accounts Payable experience.
•  Minimum 1 year experience in AvidXchange Accounts Payable software preferred.
•  Minimum 1 year experience in MRI accounting software preferred.
•  Minimum 1 year experience in Simple Legal billing software preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•  Ability to multi-task, with attention to detail and an ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
•  Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office;
•  Experience in AvidXchange Accounts Payable software preferred.
•  Experience in MRI accounting software preferred.
•  Experience in Simple Legal billing software preferred.

Key Deliverables

•  Review the invoice process within the Accounts Payable system and timely address any issues flagged by the system, including but not limited to; duplicate invoice research, missing information, new vendor set up requirement, and revised invoice entry.
•  Assist with problem resolution including, but not limited to: payment issues, vendor statement research, duplicate payments.
•  Assist with state and federal tax filings - prepare electronic and paper filings via certified mail, and update tracking system.
•  Vendor management – Review vendor setup requests from operations and work with the offshore team by reviewing the Accounts Payable and accounting systems set up.
•  Support AP Manager with year-end 1099 process - assist in mailing all 1099s.
•  May assist with weekly check runs and employee expense reports – review coding, approval verification, payment processing.
•  Assist with process improvements initiatives within the Accounts Payable team.
•  Assist with the monthly legal AR review and follow up with team members.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to Relocate:

• Denver, CO 80202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80202