Accounts Payable Specialist

Build Your Career With a Growing US Real Estate Company

Are you an accounting professional who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and takes pride in getting things right?

Elevate Commercial is a growing US-based real estate investment and management company seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our international accounting team.

This is more than an invoice-processing role. As our AP Specialist, you will play an important part in maintaining the financial accuracy and operational efficiency of our business. You will manage the accounts payable process from invoice receipt through payment, work directly with vendors and internal teams, and help ensure our financial operations remain accurate, timely, and well organized.

You'll have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working with a US-based real estate company, collaborate with accounting and leadership teams, and grow your skills as the company continues to expand.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Own the Accounts Payable Process
Manage the day-to-day accounts payable process, from receiving invoices through payment processing.
Review vendor invoices, purchase orders, employee reimbursements, and payment requests for completeness and accuracy.
Verify proper coding, supporting documentation, approvals, and compliance with company policies.
Match invoices with purchase orders, receipts, and other supporting documentation.
Process online bill payments accurately and according to established payment schedules and approval requirements.
Ensure invoices and payments are recorded accurately and on time.
Research credit card transactions and reconcile statements
Analysis and flag utilities bill increases

Property Accounting: Billbacks
Prepare and process resident and property-related utility billbacks.
Calculate and record electricity, gas, water, and other applicable utility charges.
Process property-specific utility billbacks and resident charges.
Review billbacks for accuracy and coordinate with property management teams regarding questions or adjustments.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Update property information and prepare/send CAM-related letters.
Assist with other property accounting tasks as needed.

Support Financial Reporting
Maintain complete and accurate AP records within the company's accounting systems.
Prepare AP aging reports and outstanding balance reports.
Monitor upcoming payment obligations and provide information needed for cash flow planning.
Identify outstanding or unusual items and communicate issues to the appropriate team members.
Provide accurate AP information to accounting and management.

Support Month-End & Year-End Close
Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
Prepare AP reconciliations and accruals.
Ensure invoices and expenses are recorded in the correct accounting period.
Prepare supporting schedules and documentation required for financial reporting.

Support Audits & Internal Controls
Assist with internal and external audits by providing accurate AP records and supporting documentation.
Respond to audit requests and inquiries promptly.
Follow company accounting policies, approval procedures, and internal control requirements.
Maintain organized documentation that supports accurate and audit-ready financial records.

Help Improve How We Work
We're looking for someone who doesn't simply follow a process but looks for ways to make it better.
Identify opportunities to improve AP workflows and processes.
Recommend ways to increase accuracy, efficiency, and turnaround time.
Help establish organized and scalable AP processes as the company grows.
Support additional accounting projects and responsibilities when needed.

What We're Looking For
We're looking for a professional who is dependable, detail-oriented, proactive, organization and comfortable taking ownership of their work.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
2–4 years of accounts payable or accounting experience.
Experience processing invoices, vendor payments, reimbursements, and payment requests.
Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and account reconciliations.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Willingness to work US Eastern Time business hours.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with a US-based company.
Experience in real estate, property management, hospitality, construction, or a similar industry.
Experience with AppFolio, QuickBooks Online, or other accounting systems.
Experience with vendor statement reconciliation.
Experience supporting month-end and year-end close.
Familiarity with US accounting practices.
Strong Excel or Google Sheets, Google Workspace skills.

Ready for Your Next Career Opportunity?

If you're an experienced AP professional who wants to grow your career, gain US real estate accounting experience, and make a meaningful contribution to a growing company, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and join the Elevate Commercial accounting team.