Accounts Payable Manager

This position is located in NAR's Chicago, IL office only

Position Summary :

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) seeks an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of all disbursement activities across a complex, multi-entity organization. Reporting to the Senior Director of Financial Operations, this role ensures that all accounts payable functions are executed with precision, transparency, and compliance.

This leader will manage daily AP operations - including vendor payments, cash log reconciliation, and the review of bills, credits, and exceptions - while driving accountability and adherence to internal controls. They will ensure proper coding and posting of transactions within NetSuite, confirm timely approval workflows, and maintain an accurate audit trail across all entities.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to manage systems, people, and processes. They will serve as the organization's subject matter expert for accounts payable, ensuring data integrity, operational consistency, and compliance with GAAP and internal policy standards.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Accounts Payable Operations & Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable activities, ensuring timely and accurate processing, coding, and posting of all invoices and payments.
• Oversee aging reports and open bill reviews, ensuring timely resolution of stale bills, credits, and exceptions.
• Monitor the AP mailbox and workflow to prevent duplication, ensure timely responses, and maintain smooth communication with internal teams and vendors.
• Conduct an initial assessment of all outstanding AP items and aged invoices to ensure data accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and establish a clean record moving forward.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) that ensure efficiency, consistency, and audit readiness across all AP activities.

Review & Quality Control

Cash Log Management

Process Integrity & Compliance

Controls, Compliance & Reporting

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Qualifications :

Compensation : $100,000-$120,000

NAR provides comprehensive benefits including health / dental / vision insurance.

Organizational Overview :

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is a team of professionals dedicated to providing world-class service to approximately 1.5 million REALTORS® working in the United States and around the world. The real estate industry is fast-paced and fast-changing each year, our members participate in the sale, lease, and management of real estate. As in every industry, our members' value proposition is constantly being challenged by innovation.

It is our mission to empower REALTORS® as they preserve, protect and advance the right to real property for all. We cannot do that without the ideas, passion, and commitment from our talented employees. As our greatest assets, employees are offered their pick of competitive benefits / perks and flexible work options.