Senior Accounts Payable Accountant
| Estimated Pay infoBased on similar jobs in your market | $19 per hour | 
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time | 
| Location | Hometown, Illinois | 
About this job
Job Title: Senior Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist - Yardi Experience Required
Location: Chicago
Job Type: Full-Time 
Industry: Real Estate / Property Management / Finance
About Us:
Our client is a fast-growing real estate firm known for excellence, integrity, and innovation. They manage a diverse portfolio and rely on efficient financial operations to drive our success. They are currently seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist with hands-on Yardi experience to join their finance team and support their continued growth.
Position Overview:
The Senior AP Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and executing the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payments, vendor communications, and compliance with internal controls. You'll play a key role in streamlining processes, training junior staff, and leveraging Yardi Voyager to optimize workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
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    Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process including invoice coding, data entry, approvals, and payments. 
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    Work within Yardi Voyager to process invoices, set up vendors, and generate reports. 
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    Ensure invoices comply with company policies and proper documentation is maintained. 
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    Reconcile AP transactions and assist in month-end closing activities. 
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    Serve as a point of contact for vendor inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies. 
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    Collaborate with property managers and accounting teams to support operations. 
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    Train and support junior AP team members as needed. 
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    Recommend and implement improvements to the AP process. 
Requirements:
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    5+ years of Accounts Payable experience, including at least 2 years using Yardi Voyager. 
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    Solid understanding of full-cycle AP processes and general accounting principles. 
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    Experience in real estate, property management, or a related industry is strongly preferred. 
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    Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems. 
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    Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills. 
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    Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively. 
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