Accounts Receivable / Legal Administrator 

Columbus, OH

Description

Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable (AR/AP) Specialist — Property Management

Department: Accounting/Finance 

Employment Type: Full-Time On-Site

Position Summary

The AR/AP Specialist role is responsible for managing the full cycle of accounts receivable and accounts payable across a portfolio of properties. This role ensures accurate, timely processing of vendor payments and tenant billing, maintains clean ledgers, and supports the property accounting team with month-end close and reporting.

Core Responsibilities.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Generate and issue tenant statements.
• Post charges, utility reimbursements, and miscellaneous fees.
• Monitor delinquent accounts, generate aging reports, and execute collection notices per company policy      and lease terms.
• Process and post tenant rent payments accurately and timely.
• Track incoming payments and reconcile AR accounts by property on a regular schedule.
• Coordinate with property managers on lease-related billing adjustments (renewals, move-outs, concessions).

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Verify, code, and process vendor, contractor, and utility invoices across all assigned properties.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, confirm terms, and ensure on-time payments.
• Route invoices to property  managers for approval and follow up to prevent payment delays.
• Assist with invoice entry into property management software
• Assist with compiling and mailing semi-monthly vendor payments.
• Serve as backup to the Accounts Payable manager

General Duties

• Utilize property management accounting software (e.g., AppFolio,) to process transactions and generate      reports.
• Assist with month-end close procedures, variance analysis, and financial reporting 
• Ensure all transactions comply with lease agreements, local landlord-tenant laws, and internal control      policies.
• Maintain organized digital records for audits and internal reviews.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding invoice or ledger status.

 Key Requirements

• Experience: 2–3 years of experience in accounts receivable, or accounts payable; property management experience is      preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of property  management operations, lease terms, and real estate accounting.
• Attendance: Must be punctual and report to work Mon-Fri from 8:30am-5:00pm. 
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with property management accounting software (AppFolio or      similar) is strongly desired.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple      properties/deadlines simultaneously, and effective written/verbal communication.
• Education: High school diploma required
• Work Site: This position is 100% on site.  This is not a hybrid or work from home opportunity. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-site or multi-entity accounting operations.
• Leasing Experience is a plus
• Knowledge of state/local landlord-tenant regulations relevant to the portfolio's markets.