Senior Accounts Payable Clerk (On-Site)

*Job description* WestWind Homes fulfills families' dreams by creating an exceptional home ownership experience with extraordinary customer service.
Since 1993 and over two decades, WestWind Homes has been building award-winning homes in vibrant communities.
We deliver quality and craftsmanship in every home we build.
To learn more about Westwind Homes, we invite you to visit our website: https://westwindhomes.
com/.
The Accounts Payable Clerk is dependable, cooperative, and adaptable.
This individual will be responsible for recording and processing the inflow and outflow of capital for the company.
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete.
Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.
May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded.
Furthermore, the individual must have a clear understanding of how crucial its role is for tracking the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities *Scope:* * Works closely with immediate Corporate Controller and associates to aid in the completion of the overall accounting department goals and functions * Determines accurate coding of expenses for any division at the direction of Corporate Controller *Job Duties, Responsibilities, and Authorities: * * Oversees reports regarding cash flow; ensures correct payments are made in a timely manner.
* Develops guidelines for proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain general ledger expense account and inventory records.
* Analyzes expense reports and other invoices for accuracy and eligibility for payment.
* Verifies payments before controller’s signature is added by reviewing checks and vouchers.
* Reconciles accounts payable total and general ledger with other applicable records (e.
g.
, subsidiary vendors’ ledger).
* Facilitates correct and timely preparation of budget reports and purchase journals.
* Ensures employer identification numbers or social security numbers have been collected from all vendors for the payables clerk to prepare and submit 1099s.
* Ensures proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records in case of audits.
* Obtains approval on all expenses and receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
* Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed.
* Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions * Calculates and reports sales tax based on paid invoices and logs all checks and logs all HUD’s accordingly * Deposits checks in a timely manner and uploads lien waivers and files vendor records * Reviews AP aging report weekly and conducts year end 1099 for vendors * Other related duties as assigned.
*Required Qualifications/ Experience:* * Accounting Associate degree required * 4 years of relevant experience required * Relevant experience may be substituted on a 2:1 Ratio Basis (2 years of relevant experience equals 1 year of education) * Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) certification preferred.
* Experience working in a construction or similar dynamic industry preferred * Valid Driver License required * Bilingual preferred (Spanish and English) * Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.
* Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
* Highly proficient with accounting software- Sage software knowledge a plus *Physical Requirements:* * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk * Must be able to be restricted to workstation for long periods of time * Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times *_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law_.
* *COVID-19 Considerations:* It is our top priority to keep both our employees and customers safe during this time.
All employees must abide by WestWind's Health & Safety Plan, by wearing a mask, social distancing and using good sanitation practices according to state & local orders.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.
00 - $19.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: * Bonus pay Ability to commute/relocate: * Edinburg, TX 78539: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * Have you ever been employed with WestWind Homes and/or any of our affiliates? * Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local laws and regulations? Education: * Associate (Required) Experience: * Accounts payable: 4 years (Required) Language: * English and Spanish (Required) Work Location: In person