Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Overview – Accounts Payable Specialist

Compensation: $75,000 – $90,000/year

Location:

New York, NY

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Atlantic Group is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist in New York, NY for our client, supporting accounts payable operations, vendor management, procurement processes, and financial administration within a growing real estate environment. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for recent graduates or candidates with up to one year of accounting experience who are looking to build a long-term career in accounting, finance, or real estate operations.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

• Accounts Payable Processing: Manage invoice processing, payment tracking, and accounts payable activities while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Vendor Administration: Maintain vendor records, tax documentation, and account information while supporting vendor relationships and inquiries.
• Payment Management: Assist with payment runs, approval workflows, and account reconciliations to ensure efficient financial operations.
• Procurement Coordination: Support purchase order processing, spending approvals, and procurement activities across multiple properties and departments.
• Expense Oversight: Monitor vendor invoices, utility expenses, and purchasing activity while identifying discrepancies and resolving issues.
• Process Improvement: Assist with reporting, workflow enhancements, and administrative projects that support operational efficiency.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Real Estate, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 0–1 years of accounting, finance, procurement, or administrative experience is required. Internship experience is highly preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Exposure to real estate, property management, accounting, or financial operations is preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and accounting or financial systems is preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, communication abilities, and a willingness to learn within a fast-paced professional environment are required.

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.