Accounts Payable Specialist

Company Description

Wu Properties, a Houston-based commercial real estate investment and management firm, specializes in acquiring and revitalizing retail shopping centers. The company operates over 2.5 million square feet of space across more than 20 retail properties in the Houston area. With a focus on grocery-anchored centers, Wu Properties is dedicated to delivering value and sustainability to communities through its management and development efforts.

Role Description

As a Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for managing financial transactions, including processing and reconciling invoices, reviewing expense reports, and performing ledger updates. You will maintain accurate and timely records of accounts payable activities and ensure compliance with company policies. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Houston, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer accounts payables processes, including cash, company credit card expenses and all APs – including utility bill payments, vendor payments.
• Work with vendors to obtain needed vendor contacts & payment information.
• Ensures invoices are paid in a timely & accurate manner while adhering to company procedures.
• Review and maintain accurate accounting data to include, but not limited to vendor information data entries, proper coding, etc.
• Provide support for property managers in retrieving financial information from the accounting software.
• Prepare & enter various journal entries, including monthly accruals and adjustments as needed.
• Clarify and questionable invoice items, prices, or acceptance signatures. Obtain proper support/backup information and /or data required for invoice payment.
• Contribute by continuously bringing new ideas and initiatives that add value to the organization and improve the process in terms of both efficiency & effectiveness.
• Assist with property manager and maintenance manager for cost coding issues.
• Perform various other tasks as maybe signed.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Finance, Accounting, and Journal Entries
• Strong Analytical Skills for interpreting financial data and ensuring accuracy
• Experience managing Expense Reports and other financial documentation
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Prior experience in real estate or property management is a plus

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Performs well in a small, entrepreneurial setting
• Exceptionally organized and reliable
• Communicates proactively and keeps leadership consistently updated
• Takes initiative in streamlining processes and creating structure within an expanding portfolio
• Upholds strict confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism at all times

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person