Now Hiring - Real Estate ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PROJECT MANAGER - Conifer's Corporate Resource Center, Rochester NY in Rochester, NY

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ABOUT CONIFER:

Conifer Realty, LLC is a dynamic, vertically integrated organization that creates and manages high-quality affordable and work-force housing. Conifer is devoted to growth, to innovation and being a best -in -class developer. We are a pacesetter in affordable housing, transforming communities to make lives better. We are quickly becoming the home for top talent, based on fulfilling work, the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and our unique “Conifer Family” culture.

Conifer maintains offices in Rochester, New York City, and Long Island, New York; Mount Laurel, New Jersey; and Columbia, Maryland, while expanding into new markets across the Midwest, Southeast to fulfill the dire need for high-quality, affordable housing. The company has developed over 21,000 affordable housing apartments across more than 300 residential communities. At the heart of Conifer is an experienced team of more than 500+ highly skilled and passionate professionals. The team’s demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit has secured our leadership role in the affordable housing industry.

Visit Conifer’s website for our Mission, Values and Services at link: [please apply online] POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an accounts payable professional that has had experience managing a high volume transactional (7,000 per month) department. As well as accomplished business results of implementing system and process improvements.

Conifer Realty’s Accounts Payable Manager will provide operational leadership in managing all activities in the accounts payable function across the entire organization. The Accounts Payable Manager’s responsibilities will include maintaining accurate records and remitting payments to vendors while abiding by company standards, processes, and transactional protocol. A key part of this role is training and mentoring five other members of the Accounts Payable team.

RESPONSIBILITIES will include:

• Enhancing the current payment process across the organization for all AP transactions and ensure that the standards are adhered to by all parties. Ensuring quality payment processing to vendor delivering both accuracy and timeliness.
• Function as the subject matter expert with the ability to problem solve with coworkers and other resources regarding the AP process and technology.
• Implement and assess internal controls, policies, and procedures for the department as they impact the organization.
• Maintain files and accurate documentation that is in accordance with company policy and acceptable accounting practices.
• Work as departments ambassador to both internal and external parties utilizing both strong written and verbal communication.
• Maintain professional partnership with the organizations banking relationships.
• Monitor and maintain unclaimed funds.
• Processing of mortgage payments with a variety of vendors and transaction types.
• Manage and assist with utility issues and requests.
• Oversee and monitor all IRS procedures and requirements including processing, preparation, and distribution of 1099’s and W-9’s
• Oversee credit applications to include preparing, sending to perspective vendors, and following up when the account is open.
• Ability to comprehend transactional data, i.e., the cost of each transaction, the volume of transactions and the cost associated and change as necessary to align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Understand the transactional data and volume and monitor the resources required to keep high quality standard. Continue to assess department capacity needs with Company growth which will result in increased volume of transactions.
• Lead and manage a diverse team of accounts payable specialists both on location and remote.
• Manage the AP workflow program for the organization including training documents.
• Ability to operate with strict confidentiality due to the nature of transactions.
• Leverage technology (Avid Xchange or other) to minimize transactional costs.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, or related field.

Conifer is a professional, service-oriented organization offering a competitive compensation program commensurate with experience, along with excellent benefits that include ongoing training; promotion from within; paid holidays, paid time off (PTO); 401K with company match; medical, HSA, dependent care Flex account, dental, vision; company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurances; a wellness program.

APPLY TODAY via our website link to complete our application process and attach your resume: [please apply online] . You will hear directly from the hiring manager on next steps in the process. Thank you for your interest in joining the Conifer Team!

Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran/Citizenship/Immigration Status.

• Minimum 5+ years relevant accounting work experience, preferably in Accounts Payable.
• Minimum of 5+ years of prior management experience with coaching, training skills needed.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with a payable platform; Avid Xchange preferred.
• Excellent data input skills with strong proofreading experience.
• High math aptitude with prior budgeting experience preferred.