Accounts Payable Specialist

Company Overview:

Hillwood Investment Properties is a leader in acquiring and developing high-quality industrial properties with 288.3M SF across the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Hillwood pursues well-located, functional land in the path of progress and has one of the largest land banks with a capacity of over 143.6M SF for future development. Hillwood collaboratively builds successful partnerships with public and private landowners, as well as other developers, to execute and invest in a broad spectrum of industrial projects. As a privately held company, Hillwood possesses the depth of capital, market expertise, industry relationships, and a forward-thinking vision to buy and build industrial properties that meet evolving markets' logistics, distribution, and manufacturing demands.

For more information on Hillwood's latest industrial availabilities across the U.S., U.K., and E.U., visit www.hillwood.com.

Position Summary:

Hillwood Investment Properties is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist (AP Specialist) to join our accounting team in Dallas, Texas. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, the AP Specialist will compile, process, and maintain accurate and timely accounts payable records while fostering positive working relationships. This role also includes identifying opportunities to improve and automate processes. The ideal candidate is energetic, highly detail-oriented, a motivated team player, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

Invoice and Payment Processing:

• Master the AP workflow and general ledger (GL) coding processes.
• Ensure adherence to weekly corporate processing deadlines.
• Issue payments via check and ACH across multiple bank accounts.
• Process wire transactions through the AP system.
• Manage special check requests.
• Set up new vendors and ACH payment details.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Coordinate daily with offshore AP support team.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Resolve rejected invoices and invoice exceptions.
• Assist in tracking disbursement bank accounts, including setup and closure, and configure new check templates.

Policy Compliance and Expense Review:

• Review expense reports for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Support initial coding for corporate allocations, legal expenses, and credit card transactions.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Time management skills, prioritizing queries and maintaining timely deliverables.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability.
• Problem solver with ability to navigate challenges.
• Confident and effective communicator with interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, team player with energy and a curiosity to learn.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related preferred but not required.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in an AP role preferred.
• Accounting software experience (i.e. Oracle/JD Edwards) preferred but not required.

EEO Statement:

Hillwood is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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