Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable (A/P) Specialist is responsible for processing payments for leasing dollars for assigned programs administered by EDEN, Inc. The job entails generating monthly financial and data reports, annual audit preparation assistance, and maintenance of computer, paper, and paperless filing systems related to the above listed areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs accurate and timely lease, security deposit, utility and trade payable payments for tenants and vendors of EDEN's rent subsidy programs as assigned in accordance with EDEN's policies and procedures.
2. Verifies all rent calculations to accounting software, paperless system, and/or paper files for accuracy.
3. Maintains tenant and landlord/vendor records in EDEN's paperless system for assigned programs as they pertain to A/P and prepares interim payments when necessary.
4. Resolves any discrepancies that are found in documentation needed to process payments.
5. Responds to all landlord/vendor inquiries regarding lease/vendor payment matters within 24 hours.
6. Adheres to monthly closing schedule, assists in month end close, and performs A/P reconciliations.
7. Files and maintains clear, well documented organized A/P records.
8. Processes and enters vendor invoices that have been coded and approved by the appropriate manager and performs check runs twice weekly to pay the invoices.
9. Sets up all new landlords/vendors in the accounting software after performing tin-matching of W-9 with the IRS.
10. May be responsible for maintaining the filing system of the W9 forms, processing year end 1099 forms and submitting electronic 1099 filing with the IRS.
11. Contributes to team efforts by assisting with other duties, as assigned.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field and two years of related experience are preferred.

Mission:

EDEN's mission is to provide housing solutions to people facing the challenges of housing insecurities and homelessness.

Vision:

EDEN recognizes that housing is a basic right of all people, and the first step in helping those vulnerable and disadvantaged transform their lives. We envision, that through our efforts, homelessness will be brief and rare; and every family will have a safe, secure place to call home. We believe housing serves as a foundation to build stable lives, advance independence, and fulfill aspirations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Equal employment opportunity in full compliance with applicable law will be provided to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):

EDEN's primary goal is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability. We believe our vision to end housing insecurity and homelessness in Northeast Ohio can only be achieved when we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion as both agency values and practices.