• Lead, develop, and mentor the AP team, promoting a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement • Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable to service levels and quality standards • Build bench strength and ensure proper staffing levels to support business needs • Oversee the full AP cycle including invoice intake, coding, approvals, payment processing, and vendor management • Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle times, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance scalability • Drive automation initiatives (invoice capture, workflow tools, system integrations) to modernize the AP function • Ensure strong internal controls over disbursements, including fraud prevention and adherence to company policies • Maintain compliance with SOX (if applicable), audit requirements, and regulatory standards • Collaborate with operations and field leadership to improve invoice submission, approval timeliness, and issue resolution • Serve as the primary escalation point for vendor and internal inquiries, including sensitive or high-risk situations • Communicate clearly and proactively with stakeholders to manage expectations and drive accountability • Ensure timely and accurate AP accruals and support month-end close requirements • Provide reporting and insights on AP metrics (aging, cycle times, exception trends, cash disbursements) • Support cash flow management by partnering with Treasury and Finance leadership

• Initiate and manage the weekly payment cycle, starting with payment proposal creation for all due and ready-to-pay invoices • Validate payment proposals, ensuring accuracy and completeness of invoice data, and confirm which invoices should be paid • Create payment groups from validated proposals, ensuring correct grouping by company code and client • Coordinate with relevant teams for multi-level review and approval of payment groups • Upload approved payment files to the bank portal, seek bank approver authorization, and confirm payment release • Update payment status in ERP systems and ensure automatic remittance advice is sent to suppliers • Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for all payment batches, approvals, and exceptions • Respond to urgent payment requests within defined TAT • Ensure compliance with internal controls, segregation of duties, and escalation protocols • Support month-end and quarter-end close activities related to payments • Liaise with AP Query team, Supplier Onboarding, and other stakeholders for issue resolution and process improvements

Role Description Wir sind die ABS Group – seit über 30 Jahren Dein Partner für Outsourcing-Dienstleistungen. Unsere Tochterfirma, die CST energy services GmbH ist auf Kundenservice-Projekte in der Energiewirtschaft spezialisiert und sucht Verstärkung! Deine Aufgaben: - Aufbau und Bearbeitung von Einspeiseanlagen - Dokumentation der Bearbeitung in Excel-Listen sowie in einer strukturierten Cloud-Ordnerablage - Schriftliche Klärung offener Sachverhalte mit Kunden, Marktpartnern und Ansprechpartnern - Rechnungskorrekturen sowie Verbuchung entsprechender Zahlungsvorgänge - Professionelle schriftliche und telefonische Kommunikation mit Kunden und Anwälten bei offenen Abrechnungen, Forderungen oder fehlenden Auszahlungen - Deeskalierende Bearbeitung von Kundenanliegen rund um Einspeisevergütung, Guthaben und Abrechnungen - Telefonische Kommunikation sowie überwiegend schriftliche Korrespondenz Qualifications - Erfolgreich abgeschlossene kaufmännische Ausbildung - Berufserfahrung in der Kreditorenbuchhaltung zwingend erforderlich - Sicherer Umgang mit MS Office, insbesondere Excel - Hohe IT-Affinität sowie die Fähigkeit, sich schnell in neue Softwareanwendungen einzuarbeiten - Ausgeprägte Kommunikationsfähigkeit und sicheres Auftreten – auch in anspruchsvollen Gesprächssituationen - Strukturierte, selbstständige und zuverlässige Arbeitsweise - Teamfähigkeit, Belastbarkeit und hohe Lösungsorientierung - Hoher Qualitätsanspruch an die eigenen Arbeitsergebnisse - Erfahrung in der Kundenkommunikation zu buchhalterischen Themen wie Rechnungen, Forderungen oder Zahlungen wünschenswert Benefits - Ein unbefristetes Arbeitsverhältnis - 100% Home-Office - 26 Tage Urlaub (steigend mit Betriebszugehörigkeit) - Festgehalt mit erreichbaren Zulagen - Gründliche Einarbeitung durch die interne Akademie - Umfangreiche Mitarbeiterrabatte und Empfehlungsprogramm - Betriebliche Altersvorsorge und Gesundheitsmanagement

Role Description The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing and processing payments related to property-level obligations, including property taxes, HOA dues, utilities, and other escrow-related expenses. This role ensures timely, accurate disbursements while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, HOA requirements, and internal controls. This position can be fully remote anywhere in the United States. Working hours will align with standard business hours in the employee’s local time zone. The hourly pay range is between $22.00 and $25.00 per hour. Eligible for an annual bonus as well. Responsibilities - Accounts Payable & Disbursements - Process and reconcile invoices for property taxes, HOA dues, utilities, and related property expenses - Ensure timely and accurate payment of all obligations to avoid penalties, liens, or service disruptions - Maintain payment schedules and monitor due dates across multiple properties/accounts - Investigate and resolve discrepancies in billing, invoices, and payment records - Property Tax Management - Review and verify property tax bills for accuracy - Track tax due dates and ensure on-time payments - Coordinate with tax authorities and vendors to resolve issues or discrepancies - Monitor changes in tax assessments and update records accordingly - HOA Dues & Compliance - Manage HOA payments, including regular dues, special assessments, and fees - Review HOA rules and regulations to ensure compliance with payment obligations - Communicate with HOA management companies regarding billing, violations, or account status - Track and resolve any HOA-related disputes or penalties - Utilities Billing & Payments - Monitor usage trends and flag irregularities or potential billing errors - Manage utility accounts (electric, water, gas, waste, etc.) across assigned properties through Conservice, the company’s utility management provider - Utilize the Conservice portal to activate and deactivate utility services for acquisitions, dispositions, and occupancy changes - Assist with required paperwork, documentation, and provider calls needed to establish or terminate utility service - Review and approve Conservice-generated payment requests, ensuring accuracy of charges, service periods, and account details - Ensure continuous service by resolving account issues and coordinating with Conservice or utility providers as needed - Process utility payments directly only in outlier or exception scenarios - Reconciliation & Reporting - Reconcile accounts payable transactions and maintain accurate financial records - Support month-end and year-end close processes - Generate reports on payments, outstanding liabilities, and exceptions - Maintain documentation for audits and compliance reviews - Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination - Communicate with vendors, municipalities, HOAs, and internal teams - Maintain accurate vendor records and payment instructions - Support issue resolution related to billing, payments, or compliance - Mail Intake & Document Handling - Review incoming emails from the HQ department containing scanned attachments of physical mail received on behalf of the company - Sort and identify mailed items, with emphasis on property tax bills, HOA bills, HOA notices/violations, and ensure they are routed into the correct processing workflows - Verify the accuracy of mailed statements and upload or enter them into the appropriate systems (e.g., property tax tracking, HOA payment tracking) - Maintain organized digital records of all mailed documents to support audits, compliance reviews, and month-end reporting - Communicate with internal teams, municipalities, HOAs, or vendors when mailed items require clarification, follow-up, or dispute resolution Qualifications - Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred) - 2–5 years of accounts payable or property-related financial experience - Experience with property taxes, HOA management, escrow, or real estate servicing strongly preferred - Strong attention to detail and accuracy - Knowledge of accounts payable processes and financial controls - Familiarity with property tax systems, HOA structures, and utility billing - Ability to manage multiple deadlines and high transaction volumes - Proficiency in accounting software and Excel - Strong communication and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications - Experience in mortgage servicing, loan servicing, or property management environments - Understanding of escrow accounts and compliance requirements - Exposure to regulatory or audit environments Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - The employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle, touch or feel objects, tools, or controls. - The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. - The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. - The employee is rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. - The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. - Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. EEOC Cedar Brook Property is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.