Accounts Payable Administrator (12-Month Contract)

Job summary

The Accounts Payable Administrator will process utility, telecommunication, and property tax bills for a portfolio of multi-residential and mixed-use properties. They will also manage utility account setups, investigate billing discrepancies, and collaborate with the Treasury department to resolve unreconciled items.

Job details

GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries. We believe in generating value by creating vibrant, sustainable communities that engage, excite, and inspire. Our people live our values through the work they do and the results they deliver. Our core values are keeping our word, working better together and embracing diversity. GWL Realty Advisors, along with its internal property management company, GWLRA Residential Inc, manage nearly 10,000 quality rental units across the country and is actively growing its multi-residential portfolio through acquisition and development. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounts Payable Administrator will be responsible for payable functions for a portfolio of multi-residential and mixed-use properties across Canada. We are looking for an individual to join our team of real estate professionals who is excited to be part of building our fastest growing asset class and has a mindset of continuous improvement, business partnering, and a high standard of integrity. RESPONSIBILITIES Process utility, telecommunication, and property tax bills by uploading them in the system, coding and sending through the approval workflow. Set up utility accounts for new properties. Work with the utility companies to close accounts for disposition properties. Maintain tracking file for utilities to ensure we receive all bills on time. Investigate any bills discrepancy, ensure payments are applied to the correct account. Work with Treasury to investigate and fix any unreconciled items. Work with other team members on all issues related to utilities and taxes. Other projects as required QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 1 year accounting experience Real estate or property management experience would be an asset Knowledge of Yardi Voyager or other real estate software combined with strong Excel capabilities Collaborative team player who can work well with others to support a culture of continuous improvement and be a strong business partner to deliver value and assist the managers with training staff and documenting procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, to develop strong and collaborative working relationships up, down and across the organization to deliver business results Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple demands and competing priorities The base salary for this position is between $42,800.00 to $57,700.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you. WHAT WE OFFER 3 weeks of vacation per year 3 paid personal days per year Half-day every Friday before a long weekend A comprehensive health benefits plan that supports you and your family Up to $5,000 annual mental health coverage A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture Many social and team events! Our Business Learn more about our commercial and residential businesses, our values, and careers at GWLRA. Our Commitment to Diversity GWL Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

What you’ll do

The Accounts Payable Administrator will process utility, telecommunication, and property tax bills for a portfolio of multi-residential and mixed-use properties. They will also manage utility account setups, investigate billing discrepancies, and collaborate with the Treasury department to resolve unreconciled items.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of accounting experience, with preference given to those with real estate or property management backgrounds. Proficiency in Yardi Voyager or similar software and strong Excel skills are required, along with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of vacation per year
• 3 paid personal days per year
• Half-day every Friday before a long weekend
• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• Up to $5,000 annual mental health coverage
• Social and team events

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounts payable
• Utility billing
• Property tax processing
• Yardi Voyager
• Excel
• Data entry
• Reconciliation
• Financial reporting
• Communication
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Documentation
• Team collaboration
• Business partnering
• Community Sustainability
• Workflow Management
• Account Closures
• Business Results
• Real Estate Software
• Yardi (Property Management Software)
• Accounts Payable
• Accounting
• Asset Allocation
• Telecommunications
• Mental Health
• Business Partnering
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Property Management
• Property Tax
• Public Utility
• Real Estate

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Construction
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