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Accounts Receivable Specialist - Commercial Real Estate

North York, ON
On-site
Posted Jul 18, 2026
1 position

$70,000–$80,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Manage day-to-day accounts receivable functions for a commercial property portfolio, including processing rent, lease charges, and deposits. Maintain tenant ledgers, resolve billing discrepancies, and support month-end and year-end reporting requirements.

Job details

Accounts Receivable Specialist – Commercial Real Estate North York, ON : $70,000 - $80,000 + Bonus + RRSP + Comprehensive Benefits Join One of Toronto’s Premier Commercial Real Estate Organizations Canterra Executive Search is conducting an exclusive search on behalf of one of the GTA’s most respected commercial real estate developers, owners, and property managers. With a portfolio that includes Class A office towers, industrial assets, and premier retail properties, our client has built a reputation for developing and managing some of the most recognizable commercial real estate in the Greater Toronto Area. As the portfolio continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join an established accounting team supporting a diverse commercial property portfolio. This opportunity is ideal for professionals currently working in commercial real estate who are looking to join a larger platform with long-term career growth. What You’ll Be Doing Reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounting, you will be responsible for the day-to-day Accounts Receivable function for a portfolio of commercial properties. Responsibilities include: ✔ Processing monthly commercial tenant rent and lease charges ✔ Applying rent payments, deposits and miscellaneous receipts ✔ Maintaining tenant ledgers and receivable balances ✔ Monitoring aging reports and following up on outstanding balances ✔ Investigating billing discrepancies and resolving tenant inquiries ✔ Setting up new leases, renewals, amendments and extensions within JD Edwards ✔ Coordinating tenant reimbursements and credit transfers ✔ Processing daily banking transactions and cash applications ✔ Supporting month-end and year-end reporting requirements ✔ Working closely with Property Management, Leasing and Accounting teams We’re Looking For The successful candidate will bring experience within commercial real estate accounting and understands the unique nature of tenant billing, lease administration and commercial receivables. Qualifications include: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience 3+ years within commercial real estate Experience managing Accounts Receivable for commercial properties Strong understanding of commercial lease structures Experience maintaining tenant accounts and rent collections Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Strong Excel skills Experience using JD Edwards (JDE) is considered a strong asset Experience from organizations such as commercial developers, REITs, asset managers, property managers or institutional real estate owners is highly desirable. Why This Opportunity? o Join one of the GTA’s most established commercial real estate organizations o Stable, long-term career with an industry-leading employer o Work on a high-profile portfolio of office, industrial and retail assets o Collaborative accounting team with excellent mentorship o Strong compensation, bonus and comprehensive benefits o Opportunity for long-term career progression within a growing organization Apply Confidentially Canterra Executive Search has partnered exclusively with our client on this search. If you have experience supporting commercial office, industrial or retail real estate portfolios and are interested in joining one of the GTA’s leading commercial real estate organizations, we encourage you to apply. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires over 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years specifically in commercial real estate. Proficiency in JD Edwards and strong Excel skills are highly valued.