Accounts Payable Associate
Essex Property Trust ‚Ä¢ Woodland Hills, California ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $24.5–$29.09 / hour
Posted on Wed, Aug 19, 2026
City
Woodland HillsState
CaliforniaJob Location
Woodland Hills Regional OfficePosition Type
RegularThe Accounts Payable team at Essex manages the Company's invoices, security deposit refunds, and provides accounting assistance to the operations team. The Accounts Payable Associate will play a key support role on the team and be responsible for providing excellent customer service.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Receive, review and process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy in coding, matching with Pos and routing to necessary approvals in Payscan.
Verify that transaction complies with financial policies and procedures.
Prepare and process payment runs, including checks, EFT and Pcontrol.
Ensure all payments are made in a timely manner, adhering to payment terms and company policies.
Process Security refunds in a timely manner.
Assist in reconciling accounts payable transactions, ensuring that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
Research past due balances thoroughly.
Comply with state laws regarding resident move outs.
Assist in the month end and year end closing processes by ensuring that all invoices and payments are recorded in the correct period.
Assist with internal audits by providing documentation and information related to Accounts Payable
Collaborate with other members of accounting team to support overall department functions.
Provide back up support for other team members.
Pick up and distribute mail.
Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
High school diploma or GED equivalent is .
Experience performing high volume data entry in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of Yardi and/or property management preferred.
Knowledge of Purchase Order process preferred.
Computer skills, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook, and strong knowledge of Excel.
Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, while maintaining strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Ability to handle stressful situations in a non-confrontational, problem-solving manner is .
Effective communication and listening skills are necessary.
The ability to work well in a team environment is essential. This includes placing the overall needs of the professional team above personal preferences to accomplish work objectives.
Consistent positive attitude and tone of voice toward customers and co-workers. Professional behavior is required at all times.
The ability to work with difficult people and handle conflict constructively is essential.
WHAT THE JOB REQUIRES:
Work is primarily conducted in an office setting. Requires sitting at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
Operates in a fast-paced work setting. Requires the ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities. May involve tight deadlines and high-energy work situations.
This role demands availability for five days each week, with the potential for including weekends in the schedule as necessary.
Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Minimal physical effort in the day-to-day tasks.
This role does not require any travel; work is primarily conducted at the office.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:
Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor.
Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills.
Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.
Essex provides great communities in which to live, work and invest. We are a purpose-driven company, and we pride ourselves on promoting an internal culture of growth and opportunity by engaging, enabling, and empowering our teams. Working at Essex is not a destination. It is a journey where you can confidently build your career.
New hires generally start between $24.50 - $29.09 per hour. The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience; internal equity; and other business and organizational needs.More live accounts_payable_specialist roles
- Accounts Payable Specialist at Element Materials Technology — Blue Ash, Ohio, United States
- Accounts Payable Associate I at Banesco USA — Miami, FL, US
- Senior Accounts Payable Analyst, EMEA at Harvey — Dublin, Ireland
- Accounts Payable Specialist I at University of South Florida — Tampa, Florida, United States
- Senior Accounts Payable Specialist at DriveTime — Tempe, Arizona, United States
- Accounts Payable Specialist at Magnolia ISD — Not Specified
- Accounts Payable Specialist (temporary contract) at Patagonia — Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Accounts Payable Specialist at Rothman Orthopaedics — Philadelphia, PA, US
- Accounts Payable Specialist at Wade Trim — Taylor, Michigan, United States
- Payroll and Accounts Payable Administrator at Real Time Consulting — Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Accounts Payable Specialist at Monarch Staffing — West Chester, PA, United States
- Accounts Payable Analyst at Chewy — Plantation, Florida, United States
- Accounts Payable Specialist at Deltera — Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Accounts Payable Associate at Timberland Partners Career — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Accounts Payable Specialist at Keen Compressed Gas Co. — Wilmington, Delaware, United States
- Accounts Payable Associate at J&J Snack Foods — La Vergne, Tennessee, United States
- Accounts Payable Specialist at Fresh Group — Glendale, Wisconsin, United States
- Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator at Apex Global Solutions — Montebello, New York, United States
- Accounts Payable at Perfecto Staffing Texas — Garland, Texas, United States
- Accounts Payable Specialist at Wholesale Electric Supply Co Of Hou — Deer Park, Texas, United States
- Accounts Payable Specialist: 2026-2027 School Year at Delmarva Christian School — Georgetown, Delaware, United States
- Accounts Payable at Health insurance plans — Tulsa, OK, US
- Purchasing and Accounts Payable Administrator at Lycée Français de Chicago — Chicago, Illinois, US
- Accounts Payable Specialist at ATS Test — California, US
- Accounts Payable Associate I at Boise Cascade — Boise, Idaho, United States
- Accounts Payable Administrator at Akash Homes — Edmonton, Canada
- Accounts Payable Specialist at CRB — Kansas City, MO, United States
- Accounts Payable Specialist at Amica Senior Lifestyles — Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Senior Accounts Payable Specialist at EWC Corporate — Plano, Texas, United States
- Accounts Payable Specialist, Property Accounting at Welltower Careers — Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States
- Accounts Payable Specialist, Property Accounting at Welltower — Palm Beach Gardens, FL, United States
- Accounts Payable Specialist at Kocher and Beck USA LP — Not Specified
- Accounts Payable Specialist at Kocher and Beck USA — Kansas, United States
- Accounts Payable Coordinator at Cortland — Atlanta, GA, US
- Accounts Payable Analyst at ARI Apartment Management — Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
- Accounts Payable Lead at Diesel Laptops — Irmo, SC, US
- Accounts Payable Administrator at Applied Innovation — Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
- Accounts Payable Specialist at Prologis — Denver, Colorado, United States
- Accounts Payable Specialist at Caris Life Sciences — Irving, Texas, United States
- Accounts Payable Specialist at United Way — Greeley, CO, US
- Accounts Payable Specialist at Bumgarner Oil Company — Hickory, North Carolina, United States
- Temporary Accounts Payable Representative at Ball State University — Not Specified, United States