Accounts Payable (AP) Manager 16818785

Cherry Bekaert•Bethesda, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

A well-established residential property management organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee full-cycle AP operations across a diverse portfolio of affordable housing communities. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, process-driven professional who can ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while managing vendor relationships and supporting a high-volume environment.

Requirements

4+ years of accounts payable experience
Experience managing AP processes in a high-volume, multi-entity environment
Proficiency with Yardi, RealPage, or similar property management systems
Strong understanding of AP processes, internal controls, and accounting principles
Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Property management experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process across corporate and property portfolios
Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense allocations
Maintain strong internal controls and adherence to company policies
Ensure all payments and transactions comply with internal policies and industry regulations
Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation to support year-end audits and financial reviews
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors and utility providers
Resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues with professionalism and accuracy
Evaluate and enhance AP workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and automation
Leverage property management accounting systems to streamline processes
Partner with Property Managers, Regional Managers, and leadership to support financial operations
Assist with month-end close and ensure deadlines are met consistently