Accounts Payable Specialist

Merrill Gardens, a privately-owned family company with a proud history of success, is currently hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist at our Corporate Office in Seattle (Eastlake), WA. Apply now to join one of the most respected senior living operators in the country!
Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.
We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.
We offer our team members:

• Highly competitive pay and benefits
  
• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
  
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and more
  
• Paid time off to refresh and recharge in addition to the company-paid holidays
  
• 401(k) plan with a generous and immediately vested company match!
  
• Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance
  
• Fitness reimbursement and public transportation reimbursement
  
• A rapidly growing company with opportunities for advancement
  
  If you are someone with:
  
  
  
  • A High School diploma (required) and an AA degree in accounting or a related field (preferred)
    
  • At least 4 years of accounts payable and general ledger experience
    
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
    
  • A high level of proficiency in English (oral and written)
    
  • The ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
    
  • Proficiency in Excel (YARDI experience preferred)
    
    The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for but not limited to the following:
    
    
    
    • Processing Accounts Payable, including entering invoices, coordinating payments, processing expense reports, and handling check requests
      
    • Conducting regular and urgent check runs, maintaining vendor records, and researching vendor and employee inquiries
      
    • Communicating regularly with Operations and Accounting teams on AP workflow, serving as a resource for support
      
    • Preparing bank reconciliations and ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger
      
    • Assisting with government reporting (e.g., sales taxes, 1099s, unclaimed property)
      
    • Supporting special projects and other duties as assigned
      
      The pay range for this position will vary based on qualifications, experience, education/additional licensure, and other objective factors. Hiring at the maximum is not typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.
      Consider applying to become the Accounts Payable Specialist with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!
      Yes, You Can have a meaningful Career!
      Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.
      Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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