Accounts Payable Specialist

GFP Real Estate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GFP Real Estate, LLC is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for our New York City metropolitan area. This in‑office role focuses on processing a portfolio’s vendor invoices, reconciling Yardi with vendor statements, and ensuring accurate ledger entries.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of AP experience in commercial real estate, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication and organizational abilities to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years hands-on experience as an Accounts Payable administrator in commercial real estate accounting.
• Yardi Voyager experience required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices for a portfolio of properties.
• Review and pay invoices via Bill Pay Express.
• Review invoice data for accuracy (invoice number, amount, GL coding, description).
• Monitor A/P aging reports weekly for accuracy and validity.
• Investigate and correct aged invoices as needed (reversing/adjusting entries).
• Reconcile Yardi to vendor statements quarterly.
• Record all manual checks for payments made online or via bank debits.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Communication skills

Organization & multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Job description

GFP Real Estate, LLC is a vertically integrated, multigenerational owner, operator, property manager, and developer with a long-standing presence in New York City and the broader Tri-State Region since 1952. The company owns and manages over 80 properties totaling more than 18.5 million square feet. GFP Real Estate is recognized for its stewardship of some of the city's most iconic buildings and its commitment to maintaining and enhancing these assets. Team members contribute to a legacy organization that values operational excellence, long-term relationships, and responsible urban development. The work environment offers exposure to a diverse portfolio and the opportunity to support a well-established real estate platform.

Role Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. This role is responsible for processing accounts payable invoices for a portfolio of assigned properties, including paying invoices through Bill Pay Express and reviewing invoice data — such as invoice number, dollar amount, general ledger coding, and description — for accuracy. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing accounts payable invoices on A/P aging reports weekly to determine accuracy and validity, investigating and correcting any aged invoices as needed (e.g., reversing or adjusting entries), and reconciling Yardi to vendor statements on a quarterly basis. The specialist will also record all manual checks for payments made online or automatically debited from property bank accounts. The position requires consistent attention to detail, strong communication with ownership, investors, leadership, and staff, and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong accounts payable experience, including 2-3 years of hands‑on experience as an Accounts Payable administrator within commercial real estate accounting.
• Candidates should possess Yardi Voyager experience (required).
• Candidates should possess advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and related functions.
• Candidates should possess strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with ownership, investors, leadership, and staff.
• Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, including the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• This role is in‑office five days per week.
• Salary range: $60,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience