Accounts Payable Assistant, Payments Processing

Overview

Job Description
Equity Residential is seeking a detail-oriented financial professional to join the Augusta Accounting team. In the role of Accounts Payable Assistant, you will support day-to-day financial operations by ensuring the accurate and timely payment of invoices while resolving billing inquiries with residents and vendors. Your attention to detail and commitment to service will help maintain strong financial controls and support our property teams in delivering a consistently exceptional living experience.

• 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 while 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 communicate that colleagues matter.
• Energetic and Positive. You are an outgoing brand ambassador who motivates others to elevate performance.

• Property Issues & Reconciliation (60%). Communicates with properties regarding SODA payments and billing issues; assists with questions from vendors and internal customers about payments.
• Researches and resolves issues in a timely manner according to department procedures; escalates items to appropriate supervisors/departments when applicable.
• Reviews invoices for accuracy regarding credits and underpayments; returns SODA checks and re-mails with correct remit addresses; researches refund checks from vendors.
• Payment Processing (30%). Matches checks to required remittance; researches open checks; submits stop payments and voids as needed.
• Communications (10%). Provides vendors/properties with supporting documentation to resolve billing issues in compliance with department guidelines.
• Other Duties/Projects. Assists coworkers and management on special projects; files information as defined by Division Controller; performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some office experience, some mailroom experience, and data entry skills are helpful.
• Email and telephone communication skills required.

Working for Equity Residential (EQR), a leading multi-family real estate investment trust (REIT), means living our purpose: creating communities where people thrive. Our portfolio of high-quality properties in urban growth markets – New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Denver – provides homes where people want to live, work and play. Equity Residential values the contributions of our employees and offers a Total Wellbeing program including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, wellness programs, pet insurance, new parent benefits, and paid time off for community service projects.

Rent discounts on Equity Residential apartment homes are available to benefits-eligible employees (discount amount varies by market).

Equity Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment where all employees can thrive. All aspects of the employment process are merit-based, and the company prohibits discrimination and retaliation for reporting harassment or participating in investigations.