Accounts Payable Professional

L&A Company Overview

Land and Apartments (“L&A”) is a private investment firm specializing in the acquisition, rehabilitation, and operation of multi-family properties. L&A is led by an experienced team of professionals with backgrounds in finance, construction, and property management.

Since inception, L&A has acquired over 6,000 apartment units across three states.

We are dedicated to the well‑being of our associates and offer:

• Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $3,000 for travel
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

L&A is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and scale the firm’s payables function across a rapidly growing multifamily real estate portfolio.

This role will work closely with Accounting, Construction, and Property Management teams to ensure accurate, timely, and controlled disbursement of funds across multiple entities and projects.

The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of the accounts payable process, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, payment processing, vendor management, and process improvement initiatives. This individual will play a key role in building scalable systems and strengthening operational controls as the company continues to grow.

This position reports directly to the Controller.

• Accounts Payable Operations
• Oversee the full accounts payable process across multiple entities and properties
• Manage high-volume invoice processing related to:
• Property operations
• Construction projects
• Ensure invoice coding accuracy and compliance with internal approval workflows
• Coordinate invoice intake, vendor communication, and issue resolution
• Manage weekly payment runs, including:
• ACH payments
• Checks
• Ensure proper payment documentation and approvals are maintained

• Partner with Construction and Property Management teams to process:
• Budget-related expenses
• Track project-related payables and ensure timely processing
• Maintain vendor records and supporting documentation
• Ensure W-9 compliance and assist with 1099 reporting processes
• Monitor AP aging reports and ensure timely vendor payments while optimizing cash flow

• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
• Support workflow enhancements and system efficiencies
  
  Assist with month-end close by ensuring accounts payable activity is properly recorded and accrued
• Support audit and tax processes related to accounts payable

• Experience with property management/accounting software such as App Folio preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Experience with bill pay platforms, OCR invoice processing, or workflow automation tools is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably within:
• Construction
• Multi-entity environments
• Experience managing high-volume AP processes and/or supervising AP staff preferred
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, organization, and process control
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally

• Direct exposure to ownership and senior leadership
• Opportunity to build and scale a critical operational function
• High-impact role supporting construction, operations, and investment activity
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where employees are empowered to think and act like owners

Competitive salary and bonus structure based on experience.