Manager, Accounts Payable

Founded in 1989, SENTRE is a vertically integrated real estate investment management firm headquartered in San Diego, California, with extensive experience in industrial, office, retail, and multi-family properties. SENTRE has acquired, developed, and/or operated projects throughout the Western United States, with experience totaling more than 12 million square feet and $4.6 billion in transactional volume. SENTRE also co-founded Vesta (NYSE: VTMX), a publicly traded industrial real estate company operating in Mexico, with a portfolio of over 45 million square feet valued at $4.4 billion (as of 6/30/2026)
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The Manager, Accounts Payable executes SENTRE's accounts payable process across the portfolio and is accountable for invoice management, AP payment processing, vendor management and compliance, utility management, and AP software administration. Operating within SENTRE's tiered approval workflow and under the oversight of the Director, Accounting, the role ensures vendors are paid accurately and according to terms through weekly payment runs, vendor and utility records remain current and compliant, and AP is accurately stated for each monthly close and year-end reporting cycle.

Success is measured by invoice cycle time, percentage of payments made electronically, vendor file compliance and 1099 filing.

• Receive, review, and code vendor invoices to the appropriate property, GL account, routing for approval in accordance with SENTRE's approval matrix;
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, disputes, and coding exceptions with vendors and Management teams, maintaining organized, audit-ready records within Yardi;
• Collect and review corporate/property credit card receipts and supporting documentation, coding monthly transactions to the appropriate property GL account;
• Reconcile credit card statements and resolve discrepancies with cardholders and the Accounting team;

• Prepare, verify, and process weekly payment runs (check, ACH, and wire) in accordance with vendor terms and cash management guidance, maintaining supporting documentation for all disbursements;
• Respond to and resolve vendor payment inquiries and discrepancies, and support month-end/year-end close by ensuring AP is accurately stated. Recommend process improvements to increase AP efficiency;
• Onboard new vendors (W-9 collection, COI verification, and Yardi setup) and monitor active vendor files for current compliance documentation, flagging lapses for resolution;
• Prepare and file annual 1099s and serve as the point of contact for vendor account questions, escalating risk or compliance concerns as needed;

• Set up, transfer, and close utility accounts across the portfolio in coordination with the Management team;
• Monitor utility invoices for accuracy and unusual usage/cost variances, maintaining account records and researching account balance transfers;

• Track, process, and pay property taxes to ensure accurate and timely payment;

• Minimum 3 years' experience in accounts payable, ideally within commercial or multifamily real estate;
• Proficient knowledge of Yardi and Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high transaction volume with accuracy;
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret vendor contracts, invoices, and lease-related billing terms;
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with Management, Accounting, and vendors;
• Alignment with SENTRE's Core Values.

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