Job Overview – Accounts Payable Specialist (Real Estate):
Join our client as an Accounts Payable Specialist (Real Estate) in New York, NY. This hybrid role is responsible for overseeing the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely payments, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. You will play a vital role in managing financial operations, maintaining compliance, and supporting month-end close activities within a fast-paced real estate environment.
Compensation: $100,000 – $115,000/year + bonus
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Hybrid)
Responsibilities as the Accounts Payable Specialist (Real Estate):
- Invoice Management: Review, verify, and process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approval with high accuracy.
- Payment Processing: Prepare and process electronic wire transfers, check payments, and draw requests while ensuring timely payments.
- System Maintenance: Enter invoices into Yardi, maintaining updated vendor files with current W-9s and other required documentation.
- Vendor Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, resolving inquiries and discrepancies efficiently.
- Reconciliation & Reporting: Reconcile accounts payable transactions, audit expense reports, and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
- Month-End Close: Support financial reporting tasks, including bank reconciliations and preparation of AP-related reports.
Qualifications for the Accounts Payable Specialist (Real Estate):
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably within a real estate firm.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Excel; strong aptitude for learning new systems and tools.
- Skills: Demonstrates strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and efficiency in managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Attributes: Proactive and team-oriented, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.