AP Specialist: Real Estate Finance & AI Tools

Albrecht, Incorporated; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Leadership access

Stable company

Contribution opportunity

Job summary

Albrecht, Incorporated, a privately held commercial real estate company based in Akron, Ohio, seeks an Accounts Payable Staff Accountant to own our AP process from invoice intake through payment preparation.

You will handle construction invoices, CAM/NNN rebillables, and maintain the CIP log, while learning AI tools to improve accuracy and timeliness. Collaboration with vendors and internal teams is key.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience; we'll train a strong early‑career candidate.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort learning new software systems.
• Willingness to use AI tools, with the judgment to double‑check the results.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good judgment about when to ask questions or escalate an issue.
• Clear, professional communication with vendors, contractors, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Code invoices in AvidXchange and resolve duplicates, work-order mismatches, and amounts over authorization.
• Process construction invoices, including AIA pay applications, lien waivers, and retainage; maintain CIP invoice log and project files.
• Code rebillable CAM/NNN expenses, maintain rebillable log by property and tenant, and flag sub‑metered utilities and direct tenant charges.
• Prepare payment batches and supporting documentation for review; flag early‑payment discount opportunities.
• Prepare new vendor packages (approval form, W-9, Secretary of State verification) and track requests to completion.
• Compile monthly credit‑card packets; enter statements as AP invoices.
• Prepare month‑end deliverables: expense GL reconciliations, open AP aging, and AP accruals; support audits and 1099 compliance.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn AI tools

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

AvidXchange

MRI Software

Job description

Albrecht, Incorporated, a privately held commercial real estate company based in Akron, Ohio, seeks an Accounts Payable Staff Accountant to own our AP process from invoice intake through payment preparation.

You will handle construction invoices, CAM/NNN rebillables, and maintain the CIP log, while learning AI tools to improve accuracy and timeliness. Collaboration with vendors and internal teams is key.