Accounts Payable Specialist - Bethesda MD

Join a property management company committed to service excellence. As DC Metro’s premier
commercial real estate company, our legacy is one of integrity, fairness and success for our
employees, residents and investors.
Your New Employer

Located in Bethesda, Maryland, Washington Property Company (WPC) is an award winning, full-service
commercial and residential real estate firm offering diversified expertise in acquisition, land use, design,
development, finance, leasing, construction and property management. We believe, through the efforts
of our collective team, we can improve lives in our community.
Your New Role

WPC is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in our corporate office who will manage the day-to-day processing of accounts payable invoices and payments for our portfolio of commercial office and retail properties, our property management company and some development projects located throughout the DC Metro Area. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day processing of accounts payable invoices through an automated accounts payable system (AvidXchange) ensuring transactions are coded and processed accurately.
• Review and code vendor invoices and employee expense reports, ensuring appropriate documentation, purchase order match, workflows, and create invoice batches in AvidXchange to post in MRI.
• Create payment batches in MRI to either pay through AvidXchange or cutting manual checks in MRI to send out.
• Responsible for processing and paying real estate tax bills for properties online, and processing through MRI.
• Assist in the month end close of AP and with bank reconciliations.
• Respond to internal/external vendor and invoice inquiries, setup new vendors and manage vendor changes, ensuring we have W9s and proper insurance requirements.
• Handle all incoming mail to the corporate office, scanning and managing all incoming invoices to AvidXchange.
• Maintain all Accounts Payable payment records and files.
• Year-end 1099 reconciliations and processing.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements: 

• Knowledge of best practices in all areas of Accounts Payable.
• Experience in commercial and/or multifamily real estate preferred.
• Experience with MRI Software or other equivalent real estate or accounting systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external parties at all levels and manage confidential financial matters.
• Excellent organizational, data entry and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize projects to meet required deadlines.
• Strong work ethic, multi-tasking skills, and extreme attention to detail.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.

What We Offer You

In addition to a creative and dynamic work environment, we care for you with comprehensive benefits
that include paid health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, generous paid time off, 401k plan, professional training and more.

Commitment to Diversity, Equal Opportunity and a Safe Workplace

Come as you are. WPC is proud to provide a safe and inclusive workplace where you can thrive. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.