Junior Accountant – Accounts Payable

About the role

This entry‑to‑mid level position supports the accounting department of a real‑estate company by processing invoices, managing vendor payments, and maintaining audit‑ready accounts payable records. The role is ideal for a detail‑oriented individual looking to start a career in real‑estate accounting.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, review, code, and post vendor invoices to the appropriate property, cost centre, and GL account.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, and work orders, resolving discrepancies before payment.
• Prepare weekly and bi‑weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, wires) and obtain required authorisations.
• Process utility payments, CAM reconciliations, property tax installments, mortgage payments and other recurring property‑level obligations.
• Maintain an organised vendor database, handle onboarding documentation, and serve as the primary contact for payment inquiries.
• Maintain digital and physical filing systems for invoices, payment confirmations and vendor contracts.
• Assist with month‑end close by preparing AP aging reports, accrual schedules and reconciling the AP sub‑ledger to the general ledger.
• Support the Controller with accrual journal entries and bank reconciliation of AP items.

Required profile

• Detail‑oriented and dependable.
• Eager to develop a career in real‑estate accounting.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet processing timelines.

Required skills

• Experience with real‑estate accounting systems such as Yardi, MRI or AppFolio.