Accounts Payable Specialist – Real Estate Development (Miami, FL)

Overview:
A leading real estate development company in Miami is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join its growing finance team. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in handling high-volume vendor transactions within the construction or real estate development industry. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely payments to vendors and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of invoices related to construction projects, development costs, and general operations.

• Perform 3-way matching (PO, invoice, and receipt) to ensure accuracy and proper approvals.

• Review and code invoices to the correct projects, cost centers, and GL accounts.

• Manage vendor relationships, respond to inquiries, and resolve billing discrepancies promptly.

• Prepare weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.

• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain accurate vendor files.

• Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals and expense reconciliations.

• Collaborate with project managers and the accounting team to ensure accurate job costing and reporting.

• Maintain compliance with company policies and internal controls.

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

• 2–5 years of Accounts Payable experience; real estate development or construction industry background strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems (Yardi, Sage 300, or similar a plus).

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced 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.

Contact information

Hector Vargas