Real Estate Bookkeeper - SimpleCiti Companies

SimpleCITI Companies, Hiring for SimpleMANAGE

Overview:

SimpleCITI Companies is a nationwide commercial real estate and specialty finance firm specializing in acquiring, managing, developing, leasing, and financing assets in major cities. As a private equity company for real estate, we leverage automation to enhance efficiency and manage an extensive portfolio that includes industrial and residential properties. We are dedicated to advancing the real estate industry through innovation and excellence.

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Payable and/or Receivables Specialist with experience in the real estate industry. In this essential role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our accounts payable processes and/or receivables, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.

Specifically, you will be tasked with:

1. Managing vendor relationships and resolving payment issues
2. Ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
3. Processing and reviewing invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests
4. Reconciling accounts payable and receivables transactions and maintaining accurate financial records

As the Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivables specialist you will play a critical role in maintaining our financial integrity and supporting the company's growth by ensuring efficient and accurate financial operations. Your expertise will contribute to the smooth functioning of our financial processes and the overall success of our real estate investments and operations.

Responsibilities:

Invoice and Payment Processing:

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests specific to private equity real estate transactions.
• Verify and reconcile accounts payable transactions related to property acquisitions, developments, and real estate investment projects.
• Resolve payment issues and discrepancies with vendors and contractors promptly and professionally, ensuring smooth financial operations.

Vendor Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, service providers, and contractors within the private equity real estate sector.
• Oversee the setup and maintenance of vendor accounts, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with vendors to optimize cost efficiency for real estate investments.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounts payable operations in the private equity real estate context.
• Monitor and analyze accounts payable data to identify trends and areas for improvement, ensuring best practices in financial management.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and operational excellence in private equity real estate accounts payable functions.

Requirements

• EXPERIENCE IN YARDI, YARDI VOYAGER, YARDI ELEVATE, OR YARDI ENTERPRISE is welcome, not mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate or related field;
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable / accounts receivable, preferably within the real estate industry
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes or receivables processes, commercial real estate transactions, financial record-keeping, and vendor management.
• Experience with financial reporting and reconciliation in a real estate context is preferred, not mandatory.