Accounts Payable Analyst

The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century. At Howard Hughes, we live by our purpose to help people discover new ways of experiencing life - because it's not just buildings and places that matter, it's what you do with them that can change the way people live.

We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company in the world and we believe in fostering a culture that is built to last by cultivating curiosity and empowering every employee to find their story in this great organization.

About The Role

The Accounts Payable Analyst will perform various tasks related to Accounts Payable. Uploading and processing invoices in Coupa Procure to Pay system. Performing extensive research on problem invoices, determining root cause analysis and working to ensure invoices are paid on a timely basis. The Accounts Payable Analyst reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.

What You Will Do

• Perform day-to-day duties in Coupa Procure to Pay System, which will include uploading invoices, coding invoices and routing invoices for approval.

• Research and resolve Coupa exception invoices to avoid future issues by working directly with the vendor or property accountants.

• Contact vendors to include appropriate business unit number and/or vendor number to invoice header.

• Work with staff accountants on coding issues.

• Processing monthly lease payments.

• Update documentation and training materials on Coupa and JDE.

• Research and respond to internal and external accounting/financial questions and resolve issues.

• Handle requests from auditors as required.

• Perform other related accounts payable duties as required.

About You

• Some Accounting or related field required.

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience as an accounting group team member.

• High proficiency working in excel.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

• Must be deadline focused, organized and exhibit problem-solving skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.

• Must be able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously and be able to prioritize tasks by levels of importance and urgency.

• A basic understanding of GAAP and/or Financial Statement presentation.

• Experience in supporting Accounting close processes.

• Knowledge of Coupa Procure to Pay system (or other Accounts Payable workflow system) is preferred.

• Experience with JD Edwards software is a plus.

This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Howard Hughes does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHH will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HHH explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes.