Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist is responsible for end-to-end invoice processing and vendor maintenance support for a Property Management portfolio, including both Canadian and U.S. invoices. This role will manage daily invoice workflows in Yardi, maintain accurate records and approvals, support recurring payment processes, and complete weekly/monthly reconciliation tasks to ensure timely and accurate payables operations.

Job Description – Accounts Payable Specialist

Department / Industry

Property Management (Canadian Multi-Family portfolio and U.S. invoices)

Work Schedule

  • Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
  • May require 1–2 additional hours during the month-end depending on workload and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Responsibilities

  • Monitor the AP general inbox for the CMF (Canadian Multi-Family) portfolio.
  • Organize invoice files by moving invoices to the correct property folders.
  • Save and rename invoices using standardized naming: Invoice Number + Vendor Name.
  • Enter invoices into Yardi accurately and consistently (daily invoice processing).
  • Request approvals for non-PO invoices and follow through until completion.
  • Respond to internal and external inquiries related to invoices, vendor details, and payment status.
  • Maintain vendor records, including:
  • Vendor setup and vendor account maintenance
  • EFT updates and bill pay setup
  • Submit invoices for final approval when ready.

Weekly Responsibilities

Every Monday

  • Upload the AP tracker to SharePoint for Operations review (PO gaps, PO timing issues, and related exceptions).
  • Perform cash entries and bank reconciliation.
  • Clear payments processed via bill payment, pre-authorized debits, or wire transfers.
  • Clear HSD online payments for assigned properties.
  • Allocate USD-paid invoices appropriately.

Every Monday

Cleanup day: ensure all new invoices are entered in Yardi and the AP tracker is updated and ready for Monday upload.

Semi-Monthly Responsibilities

  • Support payment processing for two payment runs:
  • First week of the month
  • Before the AP cutoff (typically before the 18th/19th, depending on the calendar)

Monthly Responsibilities

  • Vendor account reconciliation and statement reviews.
  • Investigate discrepancies and reconcile vendor statements received.
  • Review and validate aging reports.
  • Record and allocate pre-authorized debits before AP month-end.

Invoice Types / Coverage Scope

  • Handle both Canadian and U.S. invoices, including:
  • USD invoices paid via wire transfers
  • Canadian invoices paid via pre-authorized debit (especially utilities)


  • Process invoices related to:
  • supplies, maintenance, legal, communications, marketing, contracts (elevator, security, cleaning), recurring invoices, utilities, technology, and yard-related invoices.

Future Responsibilities (After Ramp-Up)

  • Process tenant refunds (moved-out tenants, denied applicants, or tenant refunds for costs such as damages):
  • High priority; must be processed within 5 business days upon instruction from AR personnel.
  • Expand ownership to take on broader property invoice processing as part of

Tools & Systems

  • Yardi
  • Microsoft Excel
  • SharePoint
  • Outlook (company email)
  • Microsoft Teams (internal communication)

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

  • 1+ year Accounts Payable experience (3+ years preferred, but not required)
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Must use Windows OS
  • Must have a dual monitor setup
  • Must have strong primary internet connection with a reliable backup ISP

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior Yardi experience (strong advantage)
  • Experience supporting high-volume invoice processing in property management or multi-entity environments
  • Comfortable working with both CAD and USD invoice/payment processes

Measure of Success

  • Accurate invoice entry and documentation with minimal errors
  • Timely completion of weekly and month-end tasks (tracker uploads, reconciliations, allocations)
  • Strong follow-through on approvals and issue resolution
  • Consistent organization and file compliance across property folders and trackers
  • Clear, professional communication with internal teams and vendors

Technical Requirements

To deliver exceptional work remotely, you’ll need:

Processor

Intel 8th Gen (quad-core) or higher, or comparable AMD

RAM

8 GB minimum

OS

Windows 11 (64-bit) or newer

Internet (Primary)

Stable connection, minimum 10 Mbps

Internet (Backup)

Independent backup connection, minimum 10 Mbps

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