Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Onsite | New Castle, DE
Compensation: Starts at $60,000-65,000
About Fusco Management
Fusco Management is a local, family-owned real estate company founded in 1965. We own and manage our own real estate portfolio, allowing our team to work exclusively with internally held assets rather than third-party clients. As our organization continues to grow, we remain committed to conservative financial practices while modernizing local communities. This role offers long-term stability, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to work for a company with nearly 60 years of proven success.
Position Overview
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for full-cycle accounts payable processing for a portfolio of more than 80 properties, averaging approximately 1,500 invoices per month. This role supports day-to-day operations by ensuring invoices are accurately processed, vendors are paid on time, and accounting records remain complete and compliant. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and professional in all vendor and internal communications.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable Operations
- Process invoices accurately and timely, ensuring proper property, vendor, and general ledger coding using Yardi One (Procure-to-Pay)
- Identify and prioritize time-sensitive invoices and payments
- Partner with Property Management to confirm correct job cost coding
- Prepare and process weekly check runs, including required remittance documentation
Vendor Relations & Issue Resolution
- Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries related to payments and account status
- Review monthly vendor statements and follow up on past-due balances
- Resolve vendor discrepancies, disputes, and payment issues promptly and professionally
- Ensure vendors are paid accurately and in accordance with agreed-upon terms
Controls, Reporting & Compliance
- Monitor accounts payable aging, outstanding checks, and unpaid invoices; investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Review weekly bank balances for each checkbook and escalate concerns to the Director of Accounting
- Ensure compliance with internal accounts payable policies and procedures
- Process and file annual 1099 forms
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain organized accounts payable files and supporting documentation
- Assist with special projects and additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Associate degree in Accounting or related field preferred
- 5+ years of accounts payable experience, including full-cycle processing
- Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
- High-volume invoice processing experience (1,000+ invoices per month preferred)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Yardi or similar property management accounting systems
Benefits
- 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance (FSA & HRA)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 6% Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Vacation Time
Why Join Fusco Management?
- Stable, family-owned company with decades of success
- Work exclusively on internally owned assets
- Competitive benefits package with fully paid health insurance
- Collaborative, professional accounting team
- Long-term growth and stability in a well-established organization
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