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AP Specialist (AP Specialist)

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job salary$60,000 - $70,000/year
job locationNew York -- Manhattan
job typePermanent

A well-established real estate organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the full AP cycle across a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys stability, teamwork, and hands-on responsibility in a collaborative, open-office setting. 

Responsibilities:

  • Review and process high-volume vendor invoices and recurring monthly utility bills.
  • Enter, upload, and code invoices accurately into the accounting system.
  • Flag and clarify any unusual or questionable changes.
  • Prepare and process electronic payments and check runs. 
  • Maintain vendor records and ensure current COI documentation. 
  • Collaborate with property management and accounting teams to ensure smooth operations. 
  • Keep vendor login and account information organized and up to date. 

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of dedicated AP experience (not a general accounting role)
  • Experience handling high-volume AP- ideally within real estate (commercial or residential), though open to strong AP professionals from other industries. 
  • Comfortable managing both recurring and one-off payments (~80% utilities, ~20% vendor invoices). 
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication. 
  • Team-oriented mindset and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. 

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.


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Brian Keane