The BAM Companies · 1 day ago
Accounts Payable Bookkeeper
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe BAM Companies is a property management company focused on maximizing benefits for residents, owners, and investors. They are seeking an Accounts Payable Bookkeeper to manage the end-to-end accounts payable cycle for their portfolio of apartment communities across the US Midwest, ensuring financial integrity and timely payments.
Asset ManagementProperty ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Full-Cycle AP Management : Execute the daily processing of invoices, ensuring accurate coding to the appropriate property and General Ledger (GL) accounts
Utility Management : Oversight of all property utility accounts (water, electricity, gas, trash), ensuring timely payments to prevent service interruptions for residents
Vendor Statement Reconciliations : Perform monthly audits of vendor statements to identify discrepancies, missing invoices, or overpayments
Weekly Payment Processing : Prepare and facilitate weekly check runs, ACH transfers, and wire payments in accordance with company cash flow policies
Property Team Liaison : Act as the primary point of contact for on-site Property Managers regarding invoice approvals and budget inquiries
Vendor Relations : Maintain professional communication with US-based vendors to resolve billing disputes and update payment information
Expense Compliance : Verify that all invoices have appropriate backup documentation and have been approved by the designated department head
1094/1099 Maintenance : Assist in maintaining accurate vendor W-9 records to ensure seamless year-end tax reporting
Intercompany Allocations : Manage the allocation of shared costs across multiple apartment communities as directed by the Controller
Financial Software Management : Maintain clean and organized digital records within the property management software (e.g., Yardi, AppFolio, or RealPage)
Accrual Support : Assist the accounting team during month-end closing by identifying unbilled expenses and preparing accrual entries
Process Improvement : Identify opportunities to streamline the AP workflow, specifically regarding automated invoice entry and paperless filing
Audit Readiness : Provide supporting documentation for internal and external audits as requested
Communication : Participate in daily/weekly EST-timezone stand-up meetings to report on payment statuses and pending items
Qualification
Required
Full-Cycle AP Management: Execute the daily processing of invoices, ensuring accurate coding to the appropriate property and General Ledger (GL) accounts
Utility Management: Oversight of all property utility accounts (water, electricity, gas, trash), ensuring timely payments to prevent service interruptions for residents
Vendor Statement Reconciliations: Perform monthly audits of vendor statements to identify discrepancies, missing invoices, or overpayments
Weekly Payment Processing: Prepare and facilitate weekly check runs, ACH transfers, and wire payments in accordance with company cash flow policies
Property Team Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for on-site Property Managers regarding invoice approvals and budget inquiries
Vendor Relations: Maintain professional communication with US-based vendors to resolve billing disputes and update payment information
Expense Compliance: Verify that all invoices have appropriate backup documentation and have been approved by the designated department head
1094/1099 Maintenance: Assist in maintaining accurate vendor W-9 records to ensure seamless year-end tax reporting
Intercompany Allocations: Manage the allocation of shared costs across multiple apartment communities as directed by the Controller
Financial Software Management: Maintain clean and organized digital records within the property management software (e.g., Yardi, AppFolio, or RealPage)
Accrual Support: Assist the accounting team during month-end closing by identifying unbilled expenses and preparing accrual entries
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline the AP workflow, specifically regarding automated invoice entry and paperless filing
Audit Readiness: Provide supporting documentation for internal and external audits as requested
Communication: Participate in daily/weekly EST-timezone stand-up meetings to report on payment statuses and pending items
Education: Preferably an Associate degree or vocational certificate in Bookkeeping
Experience: At least 2-4 years of solid experience in Accounts Payable, preferably within the US Real Estate or Property Management industry
Shift Flexibility: Proven ability to work 100% on Eastern Standard Time (EST) (typically 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM PHT)
Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of US-centric property management software (Yardi, AppFolio, Entrata, or Buildium) and Microsoft Excel
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written English skills, with the confidence to handle phone inquiries with US vendors and stakeholders
Analytical Skills: High attention to detail with the ability to spot errors in complex utility billings and multi-page vendor statements
Home Office Setup: A stable, high-speed internet connection and a quiet, professional workspace suitable for graveyard shift operations
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Traditional Medical and Health Benefits
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Company
The BAM Companies
The BAM Companies provides property management services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
James Fox
Chief Financial Officer
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