Title: Senior Accounts Payable Accountant
Business Unit: Finance
Work Schedule: Hybrid, Full-Time in Office/Site
Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Location: Mountain View, CA
Date Submitted: August 2026
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant is responsible for managing a
high-volume accounts payable function and supporting accounting operations
across multiple legal entities within The Sobrato Organization. This role is
heavily focused on accounts payable and requires the ability to manage a large
volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy, strong organization, and
exceptional attention to detail.
In addition to accounts payable responsibilities, the role supports general
ledger activities, reconciliations, job cost accounting, and month-end close
processes of all. The ideal candidate has significant experience working in a
high-volume AP environment, is systems-savvy, and can effectively balance
multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Success in this role requires a strong customer service mindset and the ability
to build effective working relationships across the organization. As a key
partner to internal stakeholders, particularly the Construction team and other
operational groups, this individual must be responsive, collaborative,
solution-oriented, and committed to delivering timely, accurate support while
maintaining appropriate financial controls. Experience in construction
accounting, real estate, or project-based accounting environments is highly
desirable.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Job Responsibility 1: Accounts Payable
70% of Time
* Manage all accounts payable functions across four divisions: Sobrato Real
Estate, Sobrato Family Foundation, Sobrato Capital, and Sobrato Enterprise
Operations.
* Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including invoice approval, data entry,
reconciliation, payments, and reporting — ensuring compliance with
departmental policies and standards.
* Review and maintain processes for accurate and timely property tax and
insurance payments across multiple legal entities.
* Prepare and analyze job costs for ongoing projects, generating monthly
reports and reimbursement calculations.
* Account for mortgages and report related financial activity.
* Identify and implement improvements to AP workflows and internal controls.
* Review AP batches, including checks, wires, and ACH transactions, prior to
release.
* Manage and enhance the travel and expense program (Certify), including policy
updates and credit card program oversight.
* Lead cross-training for AP functions and oversee the Junior Accountant in
AP-related responsibilities.
* Manage vendor onboarding, maintenance, and invoice processing using Yardi
Payscan and Vendor Café.
* Respond to vendor and internal inquiries promptly to support departmental
needs.
* Manage annual 1099 preparation and issuance.
* Support audits and participate in system enhancements related to AP
automation and internal control improvements.
* Assist with month-end and year-end close activities and maintain organized
financial records.
Job Responsibility 2: General Ledger Accounting
15% of Time
* Support month-end close processes, including job reconciliations and tie-outs
to the trial balance for all AP accounts.
* Prepare and review reclass journal entries related to job costs.
* Enter budgets for all current jobs in Yardi.
* Assist with balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.
* Prepare quarterly development cost billings and annual maintenance
reconciliations for external partners.
* Support preparation of year-end CAM reconciliations per tenant lease
agreements.
* Perform additional reconciliations and journal entries as assigned.
Job Responsibility 3: Special Projects and Cross-Functional Initiatives
10% of Time
* Participate in cross-functional projects and system implementations, such as
credit card and expense report systems, construction manager integrations,
and Yardi/Fluxx integrations.
* Attend meetings, including financial reviews, internal control reviews, and
AP aging discussions.
* Maintain and update the expense coding matrix and other internal
documentation.
Other Responsibilities as Assigned
5% of Time
QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Training
* Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
Experience/Technical Skills
* Minimum of 10 years of accounts payable experience; 1–2 years of general
ledger accounting experience preferred.
* Experience in commercial real estate, construction accounting, job cost
accounting, or multi-entity accounting environments preferred.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications; experience
with large ERP systems, AP automation tools, and Yardi strongly preferred.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the
ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build effective
working relationships and respond professionally to a high volume of requests
from internal stakeholders, vendors, and business partners.
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines and workstreams while maintaining a high
degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Professional demeanor with the ability to interact effectively with peers,
management, vendors, and external partners.
* Independent self-starter with strong follow-through, systems aptitude, and a
commitment to continuous process improvement.
* Experience in mentoring and training finance/accounting interns is a plus.
ORGANIZATION
Reports to: VP, Controller
Direct Reports: N/A
Alignment to Our Mission, Culture, and Values
We hire individuals who share our vision of building a better future through
business and philanthropic leadership, impacting the lives of countless fellow
residents of our region in a way that could be replicated in other major
metropolitan regions around the country and affecting the lives of millions.
Our Mission and Values
The Sobrato Organization’s mission is to build a more equitable and sustainable
world through business and philanthropic leadership. We work to inspire current
and future generations to steward family resources in service of others around
the world. We have established a deep legacy in Silicon Valley that includes a
commitment to community, and our values honor and promote this legacy:
Mutual Accountability: We earn trust by taking ownership of our work and
honoring our commitments to each other, our partners and our communities.
Collaboration: We believe in the value of collaboration and partnership in
achieving effective solutions. We treat people with respect and value the
diverse experiences and perspectives of our partners, colleagues and investees.
Engagement: We recognize that lasting impact requires building deep
relationships with our stakeholders and getting proximate to our communities and
the work. We act with humility, respect and compassion.
Excellence: We focus on results, maintain a strong work ethic, and persist
through challenges. We innovate, take risks, and embrace creativity and
continuous learning.
Integrity: We endeavor to deal transparently, honestly and fairly. We strive to
do what is right, especially when it is hard.
Benefits
* Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents on the
first of the month following the hire date
* Short and long-term disability and life insurance
* Fertility program benefits
* Comprehensive mental health benefits for employees and dependents
* Retirement savings account with matching contributions of up to 10%
* Twenty PTO days in the first year of service in addition to paid year-end
closure days between Christmas and New Year’s Day
* Eleven paid holidays
* Transit commuter benefits
* Tuition assistance and professional development initiatives for growth
* Technology allowance
* Employee matching gifts program
* Generous parental leave
* Flexible and inclusive work environment
* Enjoy a professional yet comfortable work environment with our business
casual dress code
* Catered lunches, healthy snacks and beverages
* Acknowledgement for exceptional work as well as important moments in the
lives of those we work with
Compensation Transparency
At TSO, base pay is part of a broader compensation package and is set within a
range, allowing for growth as you advance in your role. The pay range for this
role is between $82,000 and $105,000 with discretionary bonus eligibility.
Salary offers are determined based on various factors, including experience,
education, licensure and/or certifications, internal equity, and specific
business and organizational needs.
About Us
Founded by John A. Sobrato in 1979 and led by CEO Tony Mestres, The Sobrato
Organization remains a family-owned firm known for integrity and dedication,
with no outside investors or joint venture partners. Since 1953, the Sobrato
Family has played a pivotal role in shaping Silicon Valley through its real
estate development. Its office and R&D projects comprise 7.5 million square
feet, most of which are Class A, mid-rise office buildings. TSO also owns 30
apartment communities totaling 6,700 units along the West Coast. Through Sobrato
Philanthropies, the firm has donated more than $379 million in cash and real
estate to the Silicon Valley community. We have established a deep legacy in
Silicon Valley that includes a commitment to community and our values honor and
promote this legacy.
The Sobrato Organization is committed to its mission of building strong and
vibrant communities where we live and do business. To achieve this, we embrace
becoming a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization that empowers our
people. Our team remains at the core of what we do. We strive to consistently
lead from a space of learning and strengthening our capacity for change. We
understand our responsibility to cultivate a culture of belonging, appreciation,
and respect. We believe that TSO must be a place where staff feel at ease in
expressing themselves honestly and openly. Advancing these important initiatives
is mission-critical to our ability to maximize our impact in the world.
The Sobrato Organization is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to building
a team that represents a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, experiences,
perspectives, and skills and to creating an environment of inclusion and
belonging for all employees regardless of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status,
military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. The Sobrato Organization is
expanding, and we are passionate about growing our staff with people who have
diverse voices with different lived experiences.
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