Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Specialist

A very successful Real Estate Development company is seeking an AP/AR Specialist to oversee the day-to-day management of its Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This position reports directly to the Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all AP and AR workflow transactions and respond to internal and external inquiries.

• Assist with the processing, coding, and research of utility invoices for both stabilized and new construction properties, including billing adjustments to resident accounts.

• Monitor invoice approval status to ensure timely payments.

• Prepare and process weekly check runs, verify printing accuracy, and reconcile check and remittance details.

• Resolve payment discrepancies with vendors and ensure accurate application of credit memos.

• Maintain vendor documentation, including certificates of insurance, lien waivers, and W-9 forms.

• Perform journal entries and maintain the general journal.

• Reconcile AP and AR transactions and complete regular bank reconciliations.

• Compile and prepare monthly financial summaries and assist with ad hoc financial reporting.

• Support financial data analysis and statistical reporting as needed.

• Participate in continuous improvement of accounting procedures and support other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• +3 years of accounting experience required.

• Associate degree or relevant accounting certification preferred.

• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.

• Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial reporting tools.

• Experience with filing and record keeping.

• Hands-on experience with YARDI is Required.

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Leopoldo Bertini