Senior Accounts Payable Accountant

The Sobrato Organization; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement savings with matching up to

PTO and paid year-end closure days

Transit commuter benefits

Job summary

The Sobrato Organization in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Accountant to manage a high-volume AP function across four divisions, handling invoice approval, data entry, reconciliation, payments, and reporting while ensuring controls and compliance.

The role also supports general ledger activities, job cost accounting, and month-end close; a seasoned professional with ERP/AP automation experience, especially with Yardi, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of accounts payable experience; 1–2 years of general ledger accounting preferred.
• Experience in commercial real estate, construction accounting, job cost accounting, or multi-entity environments preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and large ERP systems; experience with AP automation tools and Yardi strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable across four divisions: Sobrato Real Estate, Sobrato Family Foundation, Sobrato Capital, and Sobrato Enterprise Operations.
• Support general ledger activities, including job cost accounting and month-end close processes.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and system implementations affecting AP and reporting.
• Assist with audits and maintain organized financial records.

Skills

High-volume AP

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Yardi Payscan

Vendor Café

Yardi

AP automation tools

Excel

Job description

Title: Senior Accounts Payable Accountant

Business Unit: Finance

Work Schedule: Hybrid, Full-Time in Office/Site

Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Location: Mountain View, CA

Date Submitted: August 2026

Job Summary

The Senior Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant is responsible for managing a high-volume accounts payable function and supporting accounting operations across multiple legal entities within The Sobrato Organization. This role is heavily focused on accounts payable and requires the ability to manage a large volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy, strong organization, and exceptional attention to detail.

In addition to accounts payable responsibilities, the role supports general ledger activities, reconciliations, job cost accounting, and month-end close processes of all. The ideal candidate has significant experience working in a high-volume AP environment, is systems-savvy, and can effectively balance multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Success in this role requires a strong customer service mindset and the ability to build effective working relationships across the organization. As a key partner to internal stakeholders, particularly the Construction team and other operational groups, this individual must be responsive, collaborative, solution-oriented, and committed to delivering timely, accurate support while maintaining appropriate financial controls. Experience in construction accounting, real estate, or project-based accounting environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities And Tasks

Job Responsibility 1: Accounts Payable

70% of Time

• Manage all accounts payable functions across four divisions: Sobrato Real Estate, Sobrato Family Foundation, Sobrato Capital, and Sobrato Enterprise Operations.
• Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including invoice approval, data entry, reconciliation, payments, and reporting — ensuring compliance with departmental policies and standards.
• Review and maintain processes for accurate and timely property tax and insurance payments across multiple legal entities.
• Prepare and analyze job costs for ongoing projects, generating monthly reports and reimbursement calculations.
• Account for mortgages and report related financial activity.
• Identify and implement improvements to AP workflows and internal controls.
• Review AP batches, including checks, wires, and ACH transactions, prior to release.
• Manage and enhance the travel and expense program (Certify), including policy updates and credit card program oversight.
• Lead cross-training for AP functions and oversee the Junior Accountant in AP-related responsibilities.
• Manage vendor onboarding, maintenance, and invoice processing using Yardi Payscan and Vendor Café.
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries promptly to support departmental needs.
• Manage annual 1099 preparation and issuance.
• Support audits and participate in system enhancements related to AP automation and internal control improvements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities and maintain organized financial records.

Job Responsibility 2: General Ledger Accounting

15% of Time

• Support month-end close processes, including job reconciliations and tie-outs to the trial balance for all AP accounts.
• Prepare and review reclass journal entries related to job costs.
• Enter budgets for all current jobs in Yardi.
• Assist with balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly development cost billings and annual maintenance reconciliations for external partners.
• Support preparation of year-end CAM reconciliations per tenant lease agreements.
• Perform additional reconciliations and journal entries as assigned.

Job Responsibility 3: Special Projects and Cross-Functional Initiatives

10% of Time

• Participate in cross-functional projects and system implementations, such as credit card and expense report systems, construction manager integrations, and Yardi/Fluxx integrations.
• Attend meetings, including financial reviews, internal control reviews, and AP aging discussions.
• Maintain and update the expense coding matrix and other internal documentation.

Other Responsibilities As Assigned

5% of Time

Qualifications

Education / Training

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.

Experience/Technical Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of accounts payable experience; 1–2 years of general ledger accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in commercial real estate, construction accounting, job cost accounting, or multi-entity accounting environments preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications; experience with large ERP systems, AP automation tools, and Yardi strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build effective working relationships and respond professionally to a high volume of requests from internal stakeholders, vendors, and business partners.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and workstreams while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to interact effectively with peers, management, vendors, and external partners.
• Independent self-starter with strong follow-through, systems aptitude, and a commitment to continuous process improvement.
• Experience in mentoring and training finance/accounting interns is a plus.

ORGANIZATION

Reports to: VP, Controller

Direct Reports: N/A

Alignment to Our Mission, Culture, and Values

We hire individuals who share our vision of building a better future through business and philanthropic leadership, impacting the lives of countless fellow residents of our region in a way that could be replicated in other major metropolitan regions around the country and affecting the lives of millions.

Our Mission and Values

The Sobrato Organization’s Mission Is To Build a More Equitable And Sustainable World Through Business And Philanthropic Leadership. We Work To Inspire Current And Future Generations To Steward Family Resources In Service Of Others Around The World. We Have Established a Deep Legacy In Silicon Valley That Includes a Commitment To Community, And Our Values Honor And Promote This Legacy

Mutual Accountability:

Collaboration:

Engagement:

Excellence:

Integrity:

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents on the first of the month following the hire date
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Fertility program benefits
• Comprehensive mental health benefits for employees and dependents
• Retirement savings account with matching contributions of up to 10%
• Twenty PTO days in the first year of service in addition to paid year-end closure days between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Eleven paid holidays
• Transit commuter benefits
• Tuition assistance and professional development initiatives for growth
• Technology allowance
• Employee matching gifts program
• Generous parental leave
• Flexible and inclusive work environment
• Enjoy a professional yet comfortable work environment with our business casual dress code
• Catered lunches, healthy snacks and beverages
• Acknowledgement for exceptional work as well as important moments in the lives of those we work with

Compensation Transparency

At TSO, base pay is part of a broader compensation package and is set within a range, allowing for growth as you advance in your role. The pay range for this role is between $82,000 and $105,000 with discretionary bonus eligibility.

Salary offers are determined based on various factors, including experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, internal equity, and specific business and organizational needs.

About Us

Founded by John A. Sobrato in 1979 and led by CEO Tony Mestres, The Sobrato Organization remains a family-owned firm known for integrity and dedication, with no outside investors or joint venture partners. Since 1953, the Sobrato Family has played a pivotal role in shaping Silicon Valley through its real estate development. Its office and R&D projects comprise 7.5 million square feet, most of which are Class A, mid-rise office buildings. TSO also owns 30 apartment communities totaling 6,700 units along the West Coast. Through Sobrato Philanthropies, the firm has donated more than $379 million in cash and real estate to the Silicon Valley community. We have established a deep legacy in Silicon Valley that includes a commitment to community and our values honor and promote this legacy.

The Sobrato Organization is committed to its mission of building strong and vibrant communities where we live and do business. To achieve this, we embrace becoming a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization that empowers our people. Our team remains at the core of what we do. We strive to consistently lead from a space of learning and strengthening our capacity for change. We understand our responsibility to cultivate a culture of belonging, appreciation, and respect. We believe that TSO must be a place where staff feel at ease in expressing themselves honestly and openly. Advancing these important initiatives is mission-critical to our ability to maximize our impact in the world.

The Sobrato Organization is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to building a team that represents a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills and to creating an environment of inclusion and belonging for all employees regardless of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. The Sobrato Organization is expanding, and we are passionate about growing our staff with people who have diverse voices with different lived experiences.

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