Remote Accounts Payable Specialist for Housing Portfolio

RELATED; Texas; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance options

401(k) plan

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Related Affordable is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day AP tasks across our affordable housing portfolio. You will process vendor payments, maintain vendor records, and resolve payment exceptions under the AP Manager, focusing on the ongoing Yardi implementation.

Hybrid role with Dallas-area office time; you will collaborate with Operations and Accounting to ensure timely, accurate payments, maintain documentation, and uphold internal controls across multiple

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 1+ years accounts payable or accounting experience.
• Knowledge of LIHTC, HUD, and Project Based Section 8 preferred.
• Experience with Yardi, JD Edwards, or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to collaborate with teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions accurately and per policy.
• Manage payment processing: checks, electronic payments, wires, escrow, and voids.
• Support centralized invoice coding and routing for accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain organized documentation for all payment transactions.
• Process vendor setup requests and maintain vendor records in Yardi.
• Verify documentation and approvals before establishing new vendors.
• Maintain accurate vendor payment methods and account information.
• Process recurring and non-recurring AP uploads (utilities, rehab, distributions).
• Review batch uploads for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor payment schedules to ensure timely payments.
• Research and resolve payment exceptions and system errors.
• Escalate complex payment issues to AP Manager as needed.
• Process security deposit refunds under AP Manager guidance.
• Ensure refunds are completed accurately and within standards.
• Maintain supporting documentation for audit and compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for Operations regarding vendor payments and status.
• Respond to inquiries from property teams and internal departments.
• Partner with Accounting and Operations to resolve AP issues.
• Support continuous process improvements related to Yardi implementation.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Yardi

JD Edwards

Job description

Related Affordable is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day AP tasks across our affordable housing portfolio. You will process vendor payments, maintain vendor records, and resolve payment exceptions under the AP Manager, focusing on the ongoing Yardi implementation.

Hybrid role with Dallas-area office time; you will collaborate with Operations and Accounting to ensure timely, accurate payments, maintain documentation, and uphold internal controls across multiple