Senior AP Specialist - Real Estate Development

Lefferts Investments; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lefferts Investments in Miami is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to oversee vendor payments and project-related expenditures across its real estate portfolio. You will ensure accuracy, timely processing, and strong internal controls for multiple entities and project accounts.

The ideal candidate has real estate development or construction accounting experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to resolve complex financial matters independently while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years’ accounting experience, preferably in real estate development or construction.
• Experience processing invoices and payments across multiple entities.
• Familiarity with construction-related documentation such as contracts, lien waivers, and retainage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable across multiple development projects, properties, and entities.
• Review, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documentation for proper authorization.
• Process payments via ACH, wire transfers, and checks.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records, including vendor balances and payment histories.
• Monitor payment schedules to ensure timely payments and avoid late fees or disruptions.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, duplicate payments, and disputes.
• Allocate invoices and expenses to the appropriate projects, cost centers, and entities.
• Coordinate with development, construction, and project teams for approvals.
• Review contractor invoices, payment applications, and budgets for compliance.
• Monitor construction-related expenses, including progress payments and retainage.
• Assist with 1099 reporting and monthly close processes.
• Prepare and analyze AP aging reports and support financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

ERP system experience

Construction accounting software

Job description

Lefferts Investments in Miami is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to oversee vendor payments and project-related expenditures across its real estate portfolio. You will ensure accuracy, timely processing, and strong internal controls for multiple entities and project accounts.

The ideal candidate has real estate development or construction accounting experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to resolve complex financial matters independently while maintaining high