Accounts Payable Specialist
Description:
Job Description
Why Southern Land?
Our full-service company is comprised of planning, architecture, design, construction, marketing, and resident experience professionals—all in-house and working together every day to envision and create uniquely beautiful places.
Position Summary
Southern Land Company, a national real estate development and construction firm headquartered in Nashville, TN is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic team.
Primary Responsibilities
Process invoices for payment with sufficient documentation and authorization accurately and timely
Distribution of payments to vendors
Vendor administration and relations
Ensure internal controls are appropriate within the processes and procedures
Provide support to the Corporate and Field Teams
Skills/Knowledge/Experience
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Ability to keep sensitive information highly confidential.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal professionally with clients, vendors, and co-workers on the phone and in person.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, and carry multiple projects through to completion.
Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for further clarification when necessary.
Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Proficient data entry skills.
Detailed oriented.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of accounts payable or office administration experience
Understanding of accounting process and internal controls
Understanding state and local sales tax regulations
Strong proficiency with complex financial systems and applications
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 1 years of accounts payable experience within real estate development or construction industries preferred
Sage 300 CRE ERP platform (formerly Timberline)
Paperless Environments (PVault)
Yardi Systems
Company Overview
Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft convenient, complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them.
We Have…
A strong brand recognized for quality, performance, and artistry
Guiding principles of creativity and innovation
An open mind for new ideas and creative methods
A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and more!
Southern Land Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we seek to create an inclusive work place that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. Southern Land Company offers a competitive benefits package, including 401k and paid time off. Southern Land Company is a Drug Free Workplace. For more information, please visit our website at
The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.Company Description
Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft convenient, complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them.