Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Senior AP Specialist

The Senior AP Specialist is a highly experienced individual contributor responsible for managing the accounts payable inbox, overseeing the full AP processing cycle, and executing complex transactions across Real Page, App Folio, and Jonas Premier. This role serves as the subject matter expert for AP systems, workflows, and vendor relationships, and handles the highest-complexity transactions within the department. The Senior AP Specialist operates with a high degree of autonomy, works directly with leadership on AP-related initiatives, and ensures the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of the accounts payable function across all platforms.

• AP Inbox & Workflow Management
• Accounts Payable Processing — All Platforms
• Vendor Management & Relationships
• Payment Processing & Disbursements
• Financial Support & Compliance
• Leadership Initiatives & Systems Expertise
• Department Support

• Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Six or more (6+) years of accounts payable or general accounting experience, with demonstrated expertise in high-complexity AP environments
• Experience in real estate, property management, or construction industries required
• Expert-level proficiency in Real Page, App Folio, and Jonas Premier required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Deep understanding of accounts payable principles, internal controls, multi-entity processing, and intercompany transactions
• Experience with job-cost accounting, AIA draw processes, vendor compliance, and 1099 preparation
• Proven ability to manage AP inbox and full-cycle processing across multiple platforms independently

• Invest in Your Future: 401(k) with company match, plus annual merit-based increases
• Prioritize Your Health:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Long-Term Disability, and FSA and HSA options
• Recharge and Renew:
  Generous paid time off and 8+ paid holidays
• Voluntary Benefits:
  Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Keep Growing:
  Ongoing education, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across all departments
• Celebrate Together:
  Annual employee appreciation events, team outings, and company-wide recognition programs
• Make an Impact:
  Contribute to meaningful projects that shape neighborhoods and improve lives

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bear Real Estate Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.