Accounts Payable Administrator I

As an Accounts Payable Administrator I at Stream Realty Partners, your primary responsibilities will include processing invoices and expense reimbursements in a timely manner, ensuring adherence to accounting policies, validating and entering invoice details accurately, and escalating exceptions to management. Your attention to detail will play a critical role in maintaining our financial integrity.

To qualify for the Accounts Payable Administrator I role at Stream Realty Partners, candidates should possess basic accounting skills, a high attention to detail, and good communication and organization skills. Additionally, experience with Microsoft Excel is required, and the ability to work on repetitive tasks in a close-knit team environment is essential.

Stream Realty Partners provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package for the Accounts Payable Administrator I role, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, PTO, holiday pay, and a 401(k) plan with company matching. These benefits reflect our commitment to the health and well-being of our employees.

Career growth for an Accounts Payable Administrator I at Stream Realty Partners is supported through ongoing training and development opportunities. Our culture encourages you to expand your skills and advance within the company, making it possible for dedicated employees to move into higher-level accounting roles as they gain experience and expertise.

Stream Realty Partners prioritizes a positive workplace culture for our Accounts Payable Administrator I and all employees by fostering a collaborative environment that aligns with our core values of being smart, honest, nice, and passionate. This supportive atmosphere encourages teamwork, personal growth, and open communication, ensuring an engaging employment experience.

In answering this, emphasize any relevant experience you have in processing invoices or handling accounts payable tasks. Detail specific software or methods you've used, and share examples of how you maintained accuracy and efficiency in your work.

Discuss your approach to verifying data before entering it, such as double-checking figures, using formulas in Excel, and ensuring you follow set procedures. Provide examples of how this attention to detail has helped you in previous roles.

Share a specific instance where you found a discrepancy, explaining how you investigated the issue, escalated it if necessary, and what resolution you arrived at. Highlight your problem-solving skills and your ability to communicate with vendors or colleagues.

Mention any specific accounting software you’ve used, such as QuickBooks or SAP, and discuss how you utilized these programs to streamline accounts payable processes. If you have experience with Excel, also highlight that, as it’s crucial for this role.

Explain your method for prioritizing tasks based on due dates or urgency. Discuss how you stay organized, possibly by using tools such as to-do lists or project management software to ensure timely processing.

Talk about your understanding of the importance of compliance in accounting, and share how you stay updated on policies. Describe any procedures you follow to check for compliance when processing invoices.

Discuss your strategies for managing stress effectively, such as staying organized, breaking tasks into manageable parts, and communicating openly with your team when you need support. Providing a real example can be beneficial.

Express your enthusiasm for the role and how it aligns with your career goals. Mention anything specific about Stream Realty Partners that appeals to you, such as their culture or growth opportunities.

Explain how you foster good communication within your team, perhaps mentioning regular check-ins, open-door policies, or collaborative tools you’ve used. Highlight how this transparency can improve team efficiency in handling accounts payable tasks.

Share how you prioritize continuous learning, whether through attending workshops, pursuing certifications, or staying updated on industry trends. Illustrate how this commitment to learning has aided your professional growth.