What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Manager position at CFS?
Industry: Real Estate / Property Management
Schedule: Hybrid
Type: Full-Time
Salary: $100,000-135,000 (plus annual bonus)
Overview Of Accounts Payable Manager Role
A well-established and highly stable real estate management organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead and evolve its property-related AP function. This organization manages a large, diverse residential portfolio and is known for strong employee tenure, thoughtful leadership, and long-term stability.
This is more than a manager role. It’s an opportunity for someone who wants to shape processes, influence how the department operates, and be heard. Leadership is looking for a proactive problem-solver who can drive improvements, streamline workflows, and elevate the AP function.
Why This Role Stands Out
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Schedule: Hybrid
Type: Full-Time
Salary: $100,000-135,000 (plus annual bonus)
Overview Of Accounts Payable Manager Role
A well-established and highly stable real estate management organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead and evolve its property-related AP function. This organization manages a large, diverse residential portfolio and is known for strong employee tenure, thoughtful leadership, and long-term stability.
This is more than a manager role. It’s an opportunity for someone who wants to shape processes, influence how the department operates, and be heard. Leadership is looking for a proactive problem-solver who can drive improvements, streamline workflows, and elevate the AP function.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Stable organization with long-standing employee tenure
- Hybrid schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance
- High-visibility role with real influence on process and department direction
- Leadership that values input, ideas, and continuous improvement
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact in a well-established operation
- Oversee day-to-day accounts payable operations for a multi-property portfolio
- Assign properties and workloads to AP specialists and evaluate team performance
- Review invoice coding, approvals, and payment accuracy
- Monitor AP workflow and resolve escalated issues and discrepancies
- Coordinate payment timing with property and senior management
- Process vendor payments, management fees, mortgage payments, and non-vendor disbursements
- Handle internal transfers, wire payments, and banking-related functions
- Manage vendor communications and provide proof of payment as needed
- Oversee monthly AP reporting and reconciliation activities
- Partner with leadership to identify efficiencies and improve AP processes
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3 years of accounts payable management or senior AP experience
- Experience with Avid is a must
- Real estate or property management experience
- Strong Excel and general MS Office skills
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership abilities
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Salary : $100,000 - $135,000