Accounting Specialist (Part-Time)

Job Title: Accounting Specialist (Part-Time, 20-25 Hours per Week; flexible schedule within business hours)Business Unit: Shared ServicesReports To: ControllerLocation: Winston-Salem, NC (In-Office Preferred)Role Type: Hourly, Part-Time (20-25 Hours/Week; Flexible Within Business Hours)Role OverviewThe Accounting Specialist provides hands-on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and property-level accounting support across multiple business units. This role ensures timely and accurate processing of invoices, billing, and payments while maintaining strong documentation standards and internal controls.The position supports day-to-day accounting workflows, collaborates with Property Management and Shared Service teams, and helps maintain clean financial records that enable accurate reporting and disciplined cash management.ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable (AP)Receive, review, and verify vendor invoices for accuracy, required support, proper coding, and approvals; resolve discrepancies with internal teams and vendorsEnter/upload invoices into the accounting system; maintain clean, searchable AP documentation/filesPrepare and process payments (ACH/check), including scheduled payment runs; track due dates and maintain AP aging disciplineMaintain vendor records (W-9 collection, vendor setup/updates) and support annual 1099 preparationAssist with month-end close support for AP (accrual support, AP reconciliations, vendor statement review)Accounts Receivable (AR) + BillingGenerate and distribute invoices (client billing, management fees, reimbursements, and other AR as applicable); ensure accuracy and consistent timingRecord/apply incoming payments (checks/ACH), including deposit tracking and bank activity review; research and resolve posting issuesMaintain AR aging, support polite collections follow-up, and coordinate with internal stakeholders on disputes/irregularitiesProperty Management Accounting Support (for managed properties)Support recurring PM workflows such as vendor bill processing, utilities/vendor coordination, tenant/customer billing items, and maintaining complete property-level accounting support documentationPartner with Property Manager to resolve billing questions, vendor issues, and account irregularities quickly and professionallyObtain documentation from tenants to ensure compliance with requirements for insurance, sales reporting, etc.Obtain documentation from vendors to ensure compliance with insurance requirementsGeneral / Controls / Continuous ImprovementMaintain confidentiality and strong internal controls; follow established approval workflows and documentation standardsKeep trackers and shared lists current (open invoices, missing approvals, AR follow-ups, etc.) and recommend process improvements as patterns emergeCandidate Requirements:2+ years of hands-on AP and/or AR experience (both strongly preferred)High accuracy, strong attention to detail, and consistent follow-through in a deadline-driven environmentComfortable with accounting software and document managementExperience with Yardi property management software a plus, but not requiredProfessional communication skills (vendor + client/tenant-facing as needed)Real estate and/or property management accounting experience is a plus (ex: rent/tenant billing concepts, property-level vendor workstreams)

Created: 2026-04-02