We are looking for an AP Staff Accountant with a background in real estate accounting. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing AP functions in a multi-property environment. This role will support accounts payable operations across a portfolio of real estate assets and affiliated entities, ensuring invoices, payments, and vendor records are processed accurately and efficiently. We're looking for an individual who understands the accounting impact of transactions, can identify inconsistencies, and takes ownership of the AP function. The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating a multi-property, multi-entity environment while building strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full accounts payable process for multiple properties and entities.
- Review, code, and enter invoices, ensuring expenses are allocated correctly by property, entity, general ledger account, and department.
- Coordinate invoice approvals and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely payment processing.
- Execute scheduled payment runs, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and other electronic payments.
- Maintain vendor files, including W-9 documentation, payment details, and supporting records.
- Verify invoice accuracy, approvals, supporting documentation, and identify potential duplicate payments.
- Serve as a point of contact for vendors, property management teams, and accounting personnel regarding AP-related inquiries.
- Support month-end close activities, including AP reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and expense cut-off reviews.
- Partner with the accounting team to enhance AP procedures, controls, and workflow efficiencies as the portfolio expands.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of accounts payable or property accounting experience.
- Proficiency with Yardi and comfort working within accounting or property management systems required.
- Background in commercial real estate accounting or a similar industry environment required.
- Demonstrated ability to code invoices accurately and manage high-volume invoice processing.
- Familiarity with ACH, wire, and check disbursement processes.
- Knowledge of W-9 and 1099 compliance requirements.
- Hands-on experience preparing check runs and supporting timely payment execution.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy in financial data entry and recordkeeping.
- Effective communication skills for working with vendors and cross-functional internal teams.
All interested candidates in this AP Staff Accountant opportunity and other fulltime accounting opportunities across the D.C. area please send your resume to Casey Kendall via LinkedIn.