Accounts Payable Specialist

CFS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunches provided

Medical coverage

Annual bonus

Competitive PTO

Job summary

CFS, a stable family-owned real estate company in New York, seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to own the AP function across a portfolio of nearly 1,000 units across ~40 properties, working closely with leadership, the Controller, and Operations in a highly visible role. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in AP, can handle high-volume vendor payments, and speaks conversational Spanish.

The role offers a base of $60,000–$80,000 with annual bonus, lunches, medical coverage, and competitive PTO in

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience.
• Conversational Spanish required.
• Experience processing high-volume transactions and vendor payments.
• Real estate, property management, or AppFolio experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume invoices, ACH payments, and check runs across multiple properties.
• Coordinate invoice approvals and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Generate partner distributions and management reports using AppFolio.
• Support insurance administration, real estate tax coordination, and utility chargeback processes.
• Assist with vendor, tenant, and partner-related financial inquiries.

Skills

AP experience

Spanish language

Tools

AppFolio

Job description

Join a stable, family-owned real estate company where you'll take ownership of the Accounts Payable function and work directly with company leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AP professional seeking visibility, autonomy, and long-term stability in a growing portfolio.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Take ownership of Accounts Payable for a real estate portfolio of nearly 1,000 units across approximately 40 properties.
• Work closely with leadership, the Controller, and Operations team in a highly visible role.
• Join a collaborative, close-knit company with exceptional employee tenure and a family-oriented culture.
• Receive employer-provided lunches, medical coverage, annual bonus potential, and competitive PTO.
• Gain exposure to partner reporting, property operations, insurance administration, and financial reporting beyond traditional AP duties.

Target Compensation

$60,000 - $80,000 base salary + annual bonus

Key Responsibilities For The Accounts Payable Specialist

• Process high-volume invoices, ACH payments, and check runs across multiple properties.
• Coordinate invoice approvals and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Generate partner distributions and management reports using AppFolio.
• Support insurance administration, real estate tax coordination, and utility chargeback processes.
• Assist with vendor, tenant, and partner-related financial inquiries.

Qualifications For The Accounts Payable Specialist

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience.
• Conversational Spanish required.
• Experience processing high-volume transactions and vendor payments.
• Real estate, property management, or AppFolio experience is a plus.