Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable – Real Estate Private Equity
Fast-growing Real Estate Private Equity firm focused on multifamily investments seeks an Accounts Payable Professional to lead and scale the firm’s payables function across a growing portfolio.
This role will work closely with Accounting, Construction, and Property Management teams to ensure accurate, timely, and controlled disbursement of funds across all entities.
Position Overview
The Accounts Payable Professional will own the full lifecycle of the payables process, including invoice intake, coding, and approvals. This individual will be responsible for building scalable processes, improving controls, and managing high-volume transactions across property operations and construction activity.
This role reports to the Controller and will play a key role in supporting the firm’s continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the full accounts payable process across multiple entities and properties
- Manage high-volume invoice processing related to property operations, vendors, and construction projects
- Establish and enforce approval workflows, coding accuracy, and internal controls
- Coordinate invoice intake, including vendor communications and issue resolution
- Manage weekly payment runs (ACH, check, wire) and ensure proper documentation and approvals
- Partner with Construction and Property Management teams to track and process project-related invoices, draws, and budgets
- Maintain vendor records, W-9 compliance, and 1099 reporting processes
- Monitor AP aging and ensure timely payments while optimizing cash flow
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements
- Assist with month-end close by ensuring AP is accurately recorded and accrued
- Support audit and tax processes related to payables
Systems & Tools
- Experience with property management/accounting software such as AppFolio preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Excel required
- Experience with bill pay platforms, OCR invoice processing, or workflow tools is a plus
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 5+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in real estate, construction, or a multi-entity environment
- Experience managing high-volume AP processes and/or supervising AP staff preferred
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and process control
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Why This Role
- Direct exposure to ownership and senior leadership
- Opportunity to build and scale a critical function within a growing firm
- High-impact role supporting operations, construction, and investment activity
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where employees are expected to act like owners
Compensation
Competitive salary and bonus based on experience.